Battered Rio May Turn Eye To China

BHP Billiton chairman Don Argus wanted to create a national champion with his dream of merging BHP with its long-time adversary in the global resources scene, Rio Tinto.

Chinese Waiting In The Wings

THE chairman of BHP Billiton, Don Argus, wanted to create a national champion by driving home his dream of merging BHP with its long-time adversary in the global resources scene, Rio Tinto.

Costly Retreat Comes With A Challenging Message: Resources Boom Is Over

BHP Billiton's decision to abandon its pursuit of Rio Tinto is a massively negative call on the global economy.

Goals Elusive As Range Punts On Puntland

A SOMBRE mood prevailed among shareholders at the Range Resources annual meeting in Perth.

Grange Resources And Karoon Gas Two Bright Lights Among All The Gloom

For $203 million in shares, the company stands to gain $1billion worth of infrastructure including mine, slurry pipeline and port.

Judge Hits Out At Drug Programs

A JUDGE has vented his frustration at the lack of funding and resources for rehabilitation in country jails and warned that "it's going to be worse if private industry takes over".