Brad Thompson
Financial Review
Perth, WA, Australia
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Exploration raisings top $3b with rare earths in rare air
Billionaire backing for rare earth projects has marked a resurgence in finance for ASX-listed exploration companies. → Read More
Lithium leader doubles down on multibillion-dollar spend in WA
Battery materials giant Albemarle has just spent $2 billion on a lithium hydroxide plant in WA, and is pushing ahead with plans to double production capacity in the state. → Read More
Strike chairman blasts ‘confusing’ gas reservation policy
WA’s gas reservation policy is under fire as the battle rages for control of assets in the Perth Basin. → Read More
SQM joins race to boost WA lithium exposure
Chile’s SQM, Wesfarmers’ partner in a big lithium project in WA, has moved to boost its footprint in the state. → Read More
Newcrest boss Sandeep Biswas bows out
Australia’s biggest gold miner is on the hunt for a new boss as hard task master Sandeep Biswas bows out. → Read More
Billionaire Chris Ellison joins onshore gas takeover action
Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources wades into Perth Basin takeover action with bid for Norwest Energy. → Read More
Rinehart loses latest round in royalties fight
A high-stakes trial involving two billionaires and royalties from Rio Tinto iron ore mines is set to go ahead. → Read More
Strike Energy emerges with blocking stake in Warrego
Strike Energy has increased its stake in takeover target Warrego Energy to 19.9 per cent through a share swap deal. → Read More
Rinehart reaps $2.3b dividend from Roy Hill
Hancock Prospecting’s flagship Roy Hill mine delivers a $3.3 billion dividend despite weaker iron ore prices. → Read More
First strike twist in Warrego takeover battle
Beach Energy takeover target Warrego feels the wrath of shareholders on remuneration report. → Read More
United Malt says beer won’t go flat in a recession
The global malt supplier sees value in a couple of pints at the pub in tougher economic times. → Read More
Rio hits snag on Turquoise Hill acquisition
Canadian regulator takes a closer look at $US3.3 billion deal for total control of Turquoise Hill. → Read More
Lynas Rare Earths, Newcrest count cost of water torture
Lynas Rare Earths and gold miner Newcrest playing catch up on production as water supply problems eat into revenue. → Read More
Chinese media says new Japan security pact threat to peace
Australia’s new defence agreement with Japan has provoked a backlash in China. → Read More
Billionaire investor tips more M&A in red-hot coal sector
More consolidation in the coal market is welcome, but paying for it with Peabody shares probably isn’t. → Read More
Forrest joins former NASA boss in fire fight
Andrew Forrest is investing millions of dollars in a moonshot that is aimed at fireproofing Australia. → Read More
Battery metals, LNG push WA resources to record $231b sales
Jobs in the WA resources sector reach all-time high as sales records continue to tumble. → Read More
Costa shares plunge as CEO walks after 18 months in top job
Australia’s biggest fruit and vegetable wholesaler is on the hunt for a new chief executive after Sean Hallahan stepped away. → Read More
OZ Minerals gives green light to $1.7b copper-nickel mine
It is a move that could result in the miner emerging with a heavyweight electric vehicle partner, and complicate the situation for suitor BHP. → Read More
Lithium giant Albemarle’s boss Kent Masters says Australia ‘too far behind’ to make EV batteries
The chief executive of a global battery minerals giant says Australia faces an uphill battle to ever make batteries. → Read More