Glencore is looking to rising food prices as way to offset recent declines in minerals prices.
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MINING COMPANIES
Miners buy the story of the day
I suppose it’s cheap really. Hand over a few thousands for an ad and get the bonus of a page one lead.
READ MOREKohler: a mining tax only W. Heath Robinson could love
In 2009 Ken Henry offered a recommendation for a resources rent tax. Two years, three months and one prime minister later, a bastardised version of that idea was finally passed by the parliament.
READ MOREThe rise and rise of mining company donations
Big mining money has shifted behind the Coalition and poses a serious threat to Labor if maintained.
READ MOREWind farms, the Waubra Foundation and a post-office box
Senator John Madigan is due to call for a total moratorium on all wind farm development while the rest of the world reached a record level of output, with wind now contributing 3% of the world’s electricity generation.
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