When the head of a major transnational corporation announces an epiphany on corporate social responsibility it is appropriate to be sceptical, writes freelancer David Ritter.
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Mike Rann delivers Kloppers’ Kingdom in Melbourne
Ever since the SA premier began spruiking the mining boom in 2005, BHP has held the cards in negotiations, writes Kevin Naughton of InDaily.
Denniss: my tactics for debating Monckton
Only the media can explain why they have given so much attention to extreme and ill-informed views about climate change and choose not to give a similar platform to a range of other conspiracy theorists, writes Dr Richard Denniss.
Bartholomeusz: Woodside’s shell is cracking
BHP Billiton has, perhaps temporarily, doused the flames of expectation that it was about to mount a $46 billion bid for Woodside Petroleum.
The lucky-dip stall that is carbon pricing
The carbon pricing to date in Australia has been like an intimidating and not very enticing lucky-dip stall at a carnival, writes John Connor, CEO of The Climate Institute.
Bartholomeusz: BHP Billiton’s missing billions
Last week Marius Kloppers had analysts scratching their heads after he revealed BHP Billiton planned to spend $US80 billion investing in its current portfolio over the next five years.
Labor exposed and under fire on mining tax
The steady drip of mining profit announcements will expose Labor’s half-baked position on a mining tax. And it has nobody to blame but itself.
Bartholomeusz: keeping BHP’s powder dry
It’s odd to say a company expanding its capital management program, increasing dividends and boosting production is keeping its powder dry. But that’s the conclusion from the BHP results.
Despite Paperlinx shares tumbling, CEO earns big
Forget about CPI, if you want to see real inflation, have a read through the remuneration reports of ASX-listed companies.
Mungo MacCallum: Mungo: all bets are off for PM, Abbott still locked in the past
Everything is up for grabs once more, and as far as Julia Gillard is concerned, she is starting pretty much with a blank sheet.
Kloppers reignites climate debate
Politicians should be wary of business leaders - such as BHP CEO Marius Kloppers - urging action on issues like climate change.
BHP, Rio still worth more than world’s biggest company
Even after all these claims that the proposed RSPT has smashed resource company share prices, the combined market capitalisation of BHP and Rio today is about $400 billion.
Meagre stipends see BHP execs through tough times
The world is only slowly emerging from a deep recession, but the bank balances of BHP senior executives have not been too badly hurt.
ArcelorMittal hits the panic button
The world’s biggest steel company has announced it is cutting 9000 jobs as commodity markets continue their contraction, writes Glenn Dyer.
What is BHP hatching with Oz Minerals?
In the wake of BHP Billiton calling off its shotgun marriage to Rio Tinto, the Big Australian is looking at a deal with OZ Minerals, writes Glenn Dyer.
