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BHP suing union for $2.5 million

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance is suing Queensland's most powerful mining union for almost $2.5 million to counteract the unlawful work stoppages that have affected BHP’s subsidiary in the last few years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 1:25 pm

Boart Longyear drops its CEO

Upset with its flagging stock price, the board of Boart Longyear announced that its CEO, Craig Kipp, was resigning on Thursday effective immediately.

Michael Allan McCrae | October 3, 2012 | 4:59 am

The “boom” might be over but Kiwis still flock to Australia

A record number of skilled New Zealanders involved in trade are leaving their country to take up higher paying jobs in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2012 | 2:09 pm

Wife testifies at diamond dealer’s disappearance inquest

The wife of an Australian businessman, who vanished nine years ago while negotiating a million dollar diamond deal, testified Tuesday about why she didn’t report her husband’s disappearance to police as soon as it happened.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2012 | 12:41 pm

Fortescue wins eight year court case against corporate regulators

The Australian High Court has ruled in favor of Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) in a case brought against the mining giant eight years ago by the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions (ASIC).

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 3:41 am

Newcrest rejects claims over $3.3 billion project

Australia's largest gold miner Newcrest will pour a total of $3.3 billion into its East Cadia copper-gold project, the subject of a lawsuit from a well-connected privately owned explorer.

Frik Els | October 1, 2012 | 5:50 pm

BHP expresses confidence in copper, foresees 10% CAGR for next three years

Diversified mining giant BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has expressed strong confidence in the long-term outlook for the global copper market.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 12:05 pm

Arrium Mining surges after spurning billion dollar bid

Australian steelmaker and iron miner Arrium (ASX:ARI) has seen its shares surge after rejecting a $1 billion takeover bid for the company's mines and blast furnace.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 1:55 am

Newcrest’s $2 billion Cadia East project faces legal action from private rivals

Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) is accused of licensing breaches by a private exploration company seeking to scupper the gold mining giant's $2 billion Cadia East project.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 1:03 am

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