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The Australian government has ordered a group of investors linked to China to divest their shares in rare earths producer Northern Minerals, citing national security concerns over foreign influence in a strategically important sector. Authorities in Canberra said the decision aims to protect Australia’s critical minerals industry, particularly......
Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal mines to private UK based miner Dhilmar Limited in a deal valued at up to 3.875 billion dollars in cash. The transaction marks the completion of the company’s exit from coal and forms part of a wider strategic shift toward copper as its core growth driver. The agreement......
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Commonwealth Bank of Australia) has appointed Mary-Anne Williams as its chief artificial intelligence scientist, marking what the bank describes as the first role of its kind in the Australian banking sector. Williams will join the bank from the University of New South Wales, where she currently serves......
A Qantas Airways flight traveling from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to divert to Tahiti after a passenger reportedly became violent during the journey, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on a long-haul international flight operated by the Australian carrier Qantas Airways. The aircraft, which had departed from Melbourne,......
A man in his thirties remains in critical condition following a shark attack off the coast of Western Australia, according to local emergency services. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination located close to the city of Perth. Rescue teams, including medical helicopters, police officers,......
An Australian federal court has upheld a landmark ruling in favor of a transgender woman, reinforcing legal protections against discrimination based on gender identity. The case involved the social networking platform Giggle for Girls, which had excluded transgender woman Roxanne Tickle from accessing the female-only application. The court......
Mazda has postponed the launch of its first dedicated battery electric vehicle to 2029 at the earliest and sharply reduced its electrification spending, signaling a strategic shift toward hybrid models as near-term demand for full electric vehicles weakens in several markets. The Japanese automaker confirmed the decision alongside its latest......
Copper prices rose sharply on Tuesday, briefly crossing 14,000 dollars per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange, moving close to their all-time high of 14,527.50 dollars reached on 29 January. The rally reflects tightening global supply conditions driven by geopolitical tensions, stronger demand from China, and a marked slowdown in global......
An Australian court has ordered Fortescue to pay A$150 million in compensation to an Indigenous community after ruling that the company caused significant damage to culturally important heritage sites. The decision represents one of the most important legal rulings in recent years involving Indigenous cultural rights and the mining sector......
Up to one in six plant species on Earth could be condemned to extinction by the end of this century as climate change destroys the habitats they depend on, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of California, Davis, represents one of the most comprehensive analyses......
Asia faces a convergence of crises that forecasters warn could strain energy systems, devastate agriculture, and push millions toward food insecurity. A potential super El Niño is forming in the Pacific just as the region grapples with a severe energy shortage triggered by the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February,......
Q-CTRL, an Australian quantum infrastructure software company, announced Tuesday that it has achieved what it describes as practical quantum advantage on a problem with direct commercial relevance, completing a materials science simulation in approximately two and a half minutes on IBM's 120-qubit quantum platform compared with more than......
Solar and wind energy combined with battery storage can now deliver continuous electricity at a lower cost than fossil fuels in regions with strong natural resources, according to a new report by International Renewable Energy Agency. The findings come as global energy markets face sustained pressure, accelerating demand for reliable and cleaner......
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