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The top opportunities in mining
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The top opportunities in mining
Morningstar’s Mining Landscape report outlines where we see the biggest opportunities 
Shani Jayamanne | 21 March 2024
Electric vehicles not so bullish for copper
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Electric vehicles not so bullish for copper
Copper is a key part of operations for BHP and RIO and investors are counting on increased demand from EVs. 
Jon Mills | 20 March 2024
Lessons on investing in miners
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Lessons on investing in miners
This dominant industry in the ASX holds some unique challenges for investors.
Jon Mills | 18 March 2024
China's economic slowdown: Impact on commodity markets and investment opportunities
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China's economic slowdown: Impact on commodity markets and investment opportunities
Morningstar's John Mills explores how China's economic slowdown is affecting commodity markets and discusses possible investment opportunities in...
Jon Mills | 17 September 2023
Company highlights and lowlights from reporting season
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Company highlights and lowlights from reporting season
Morningstar analysts assess winners and losers from sectors including mining and energy.
Jon Mills | 12 September 2023
The big BHP vote is here
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The big BHP vote is here
Mining giant BHP could see its main listing move to Australia if investors approve company plans this week.
James Gard | 18 January 2022
Fortescue’s fortunes tied to iron ore – for now
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Fortescue’s fortunes tied to iron ore – for now
Iron ore has plummeted thanks to a slowdown in Chinese steel production, taking Fortescue Metals with it. Could green hydrogen be the mining giant's...
Emma Rapaport | 26 October 2021
Are stranded assets an unexploded bomb?
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Are stranded assets an unexploded bomb?
Many assets will be uneconomic in a low carbon world, but sectors as diverse as commercial property and tobacco may be seriously unprepared for the...
Cherry Reynard | 20 October 2021
BHP weighting to jump leaving ASX ETFs overloaded
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BHP weighting to jump leaving ASX ETFs overloaded
The unification of the company's dual-listed structure could make ETF investing in Australia even more exposed to sector-concentration risk.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 August 2021
Big name 'finfluencers' take centre stage: Editor's Views
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Big name 'finfluencers' take centre stage: Editor's Views
A new conference pitched at the emerging Gen Z and Millennial investor market is an opportunity for big business to influence young minds.
Emma Rapaport | 25 June 2021