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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, CFA | 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, CFA | 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, CFA | 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, CFA | 12 September 2023
All sectors are undervalued: Morningstar quarterly equity market outlook – part one
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All sectors are undervalued: Morningstar quarterly equity market outlook – part one
Australian equities remain attractive thanks to limited exposure to the rising inflation and rates gripping markets.
Nicola Chand | 28 June 2022
Boral faces cost pressures as supply chain disruptions bite
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Boral faces cost pressures as supply chain disruptions bite
Analysts say supply chain constraints and labour shortages are expected to remain a theme in the second half.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 28 February 2022
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