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Fortescue at peak after record full-year profit, higher dividends
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Fortescue at peak after record full-year profit, higher dividends
Renewed demand in China helped the miner post a record in the amount of iron ore shipped and a healthy dividend.
Prashant Mehra | 24 August 2020
Rio books 2pc profit boost amid miners' coal retreat
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Rio books 2pc profit boost amid miners' coal retreat
A shift away from coal mining by the majors was a key feature of fiscal 2018 and is reflected in Rio Tinto's 2pc jump in full-year earnings.
Glenn Freeman with AAP | 01 March 2019
Cochlear outlook positive but market 'overstating' profit lift
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Cochlear outlook positive but market 'overstating' profit lift
The early negative market reaction to Cochlear's half-yearly result is overdone and ignores solid growth in hearing implant upgrades, says...
Glenn Freeman | 19 February 2019
Record production drives $237m Newcrest result
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Record production drives $237m Newcrest result
Gold miner Newcrest reported $237m net profit and quashed rumours it is on the buyout and acquisition trail during its results briefing for first...
Glenn Freeman | 15 February 2019