Economy of Western Australia

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Rio Tinto’s Copper Output Slumps On Chile Strike

Mining giant Rio Tinto reported a plunge in its copper output on Thursday as a strike in Chile and Indonesian...

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Mining Giant BHP Rejects Radical Restructure Proposal

Mining giant BHP Billiton Tuesday rejected an activist hedge fund proposal that it restructure the business and spin...

International

BHP Billiton Gains On Hedge Fund Move

By lunchtime, the FTSE 100 was 7.67 points or 0.1% lower at 7,341.70. (Noon): BHP Billiton was the top gainer on the...

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BHP’s Samarco Restart Still Under Cloud

BHP Billiton is still uncertain when its Samarco joint venture will restart as complex negotiations with all...