Shell mulls former BHP chief as new chairman October 25, 2020 Former BHP Billiton boss Sir Andrew Mackenzie is in pole position to become the next chairman of Shell, reports emerged today. Mackenzie joined the Shell board this month as a non-executive director but is expected to move into the chair soon to be vacated by Charles Holliday. The Sunday Telegraph first reported the news. The [...]
High court judge blocks Brazil lawsuit against BHP November 9, 2020 A landmark case brought by a Brazilian claimant group against mining giant BHP over a burst dam has been struck out by the High Court. A High Court judge in Manchester said managing the 200,000-strong claimant group would be like “trying to build a house of cards in a wind tunnel” and said the case [...]
Iron ore demand robust even as China’s economy slumps September 3, 2023 Iron ore demand in China has proven robust even amid a domestic property crisis and a sluggish revival from the pandemic, data suggests.
Blackrock tells investors to give mining a chance or risk green energy transition October 30, 2023 Blackrock said investor reluctance towards mining. could lead to shortages of vital materials
Woodside hands out £1.79bn to shareholders after five-fold rise in profits August 30, 2022 Woodside has handed out over $2bn to shareholders following a five-fold increase in profits for the first six months of trading this year.
UK dividend growth lags as Europe on track for record payouts November 15, 2023 Payouts in the UK saw minor underlying growth in the third quarter, held back by sharp cuts in the mining sector.
BHP profits dip as it warns of contraction outside of China August 18, 2020 The world’s biggest mining group BHP has reported a dip in profits as it warns that major world economies outside of China will bear the brunt of the downturn. The figures BHP reported attributable profit of $8bn for the year ended 30 June, down four per cent on the previous year. Profit from operations dipped [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher following Asian peers’ lead May 28, 2024 Asian markets paused post-rally; oil prices rose, UK retail prices fell. Investors await US GDP and core PCE data.
Aston Martin Vantage: Driving the orange beast through Seville June 10, 2024 The brand new Aston Martin Vantage is a sports car like no other, finds Adam Hay-Nicholls as he throws it through Seville
Magic circle Linklaters turnover hits record as US expansion pays off July 9, 2024 Law firm Linklaters' revenue has surpassed the £2bn mark for the first time as the firm credits deals and the expansion into the US