Brits brace for Slater invasion
Peter Ker A stroll down London's Chancery Lane now comes with a familiar sign of home. An ordinary red-brick building has, over the past week, been fitted with the blue square logos of Australian law firm...
Engaging Scot ready to confront future head on
Peter Ker Andrew Mackenzie believes the big miners have a vital role to play in providing the resources for global sustainability.
BHP boss beats strong field for top job
Peter Ker ANDREW Mackenzie had head-start on some rivals in the race to become BHP Billiton's next chief executive, simply by being an existing member of staff at the global resources giant.
Mackenzie to test EQ and IQ on BHP bottom line
Peter Ker and Brian Robins BHP Billiton's incoming chief, Andrew Mackenzie, may have been anointed to run the company only a matter of hours before, but he has been careful to make all the right moves, from calling his...
BHP's new boss oozes EQ and IQ
Peter Ker and Brian Robins The incoming chief executive at BHP Billiton differs markedly from Marius Kloppers.
Scottish business fails to fly flag for separation
Peter Ker It's arguably the biggest issue to face Scottish sovereignty in more than 300 years, but a host of big companies are keeping rather quiet.
Rio's Walsh cool on expansion of Rinehart venture
Peter Ker Sam Walsh indicates that an expansion of Rio's joint venture with Hancock Prospecting was not on his immediate agenda
New Rio boss douses hopes of Rinehart tie-ups
Peter Ker, London Mining magnate Gina Rinehart's wish for Rio Tinto to swiftly approve further joint ventures with her mining company appears unlikely following comments from new boss Sam Walsh.
In the long run, Rio's ore boss has shot at top job
Peter Ker Rio Tinto's most important division will be run by an Australian marathon enthusiast in what shapes as a strategic appointment in developing the company's future leadership stocks.
Rinehart buys strategic stake in minnow Lakes Oil
Peter Ker Unconventional oil and gas sector is a good place to invest so long as the location is right, according to one of the top executives at Hancock Prospecting.
Gina Rinehart jumps into oil and gas
Peter Ker Mining magnate Gina Rinehart takes a substantial stake in oil and gas minnow Lakes Oil and appoints climate change sceptic Ian Plimer as a director.
Sundance halted ahead of Hanlong news
Peter Ker Shares in Sundance Resources have gone into a trading halt this morning ahead of a very important week for the iron ore aspirant.
Mining boss raises alarm on high-frequency trading
Peter Ker Terry Burgess reveals concerns his company's share price may be falling due to high-frequency trading.
Fortescue bids to branch out from iron ore
Peter Ker Fortescue Metals Group's days as a pure-play may be numbered, after chief executive Nev Power confirmed his wish to diversify into commodities and industries beyond iron ore.
Fortescue posts strongest ever shipping result
Peter Ker Fortescue ships more iron ore during the December quarter than was expected by analysts, achieving its biggest ever quarterly export figures.
OZ slides on Prominent Hill forecast
Peter Ker Shares in OZ Minerals have slumped sharply this morning, after the company portrayed a tougher future for its flagship mine, Prominent Hill.
Demons come back to haunt Newcrest
Peter Ker Newcrest Mining shares have fallen in early trading after a quarterly report that contained several demons for Australia's biggest listed gold producer.
BHP tipped to slash lagging operations
Peter Ker BHP Billiton has been tipped to slash some Australian operations in 2013 despite new statistics showing solid performance across its most important product groups.
BHP shares rise on robust output report
Peter Ker BHP Billiton will need to lift its iron ore exports if it is to meet annual guidance, after its December quarter results fell short of what some analysts were hoping for.
Shares soar again as good news keeps coming for OZ
Peter Ker There is a damn good reason for OZ Minerals' shares to be up by almost 3 per cent.
