More strike action by central Queensland coal miners is expected to hurt the BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance.
Gina Rinehart has been listed as the world's wealthiest woman with a fortune worth $29 billion.
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Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has dismissed the European debt crisis as a 'storm in a tea-cup'.
Australian stocks tumbled on fears about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone.
The Australian dollar has fallen 1.5 US Cents as nervousness grows over Europe's debt crisis.
The Australian dollar has tumbled more than 1.5 US cents to its lowest level since November.
Greg Combet has rejected claims the carbon tax is responsible for an aluminium smelter closure.
The World Bank says Australia could be at risk as Europe's debt crisis threatens China's export markets.
The Australian dollar has fallen one US cent as hopes for a resolution to the eurozone crisis faded.
The Australian dollar fell to a new six-month low on pessimism about the outcome of a Euro leaders summit.
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