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India’s looming iron ore challenge has Australian miners dreaming

India’s looming iron ore challenge has Australian miners dreaming

The mining industry has always been told its 20-year China miracle won’t repeat in the subcontinent. But suddenly, a big steel maker wants iron ore...

21.05.2026 10

Financial Review

Peter Ker

Chalmers should sell Australia’s $18b gold stockpile

Chalmers should sell Australia’s $18b gold stockpile

Australian taxpayers have $18 billion of the metal sitting in vaults. With budget deficits baked in for years to come, it’s time to sell the...

21.05.2026 10

Financial Review

Peter Ker

It’s time for BHP to decide whether it’s in or out of Queensland

The miner has spent four years stewing over the state’s decision to raise coal royalty rates. With a new CEO about to arrive, it’s time to like it...

08.04.2026 10

Financial Review

Peter Ker

Jeffrey Goldberg isn't the only journalist added to the wrong group chat

It’s not the same as being texted secret American war plans, but I have been mistaken for an M&A counter-party twice in the past two years.

26.03.2025 10

Financial Review

Peter Ker