A year of declining commodities prices have led many to question the future viability of Australia’s third player in iron ore. This week’s announcement of Fortescue Metals Group’s financial results
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Brookfield to acquire Asciano after raising bid
The Bermuda-based group which owns WA’s Brookfield Rail has agreed to terms with Pacific National owner Asciano, and will acquire the ASX-listed business, it was announced on Tuesday.
Asciano announced
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Cost cutting pays off for bulk rail operators
Aurizon and Pacific National, Australia’s two largest bulk rail businesses, both substantially increased earnings in 2014/15, despite drops in revenue.
Both operators are dealing with tough conditions
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Tianjin explosion could be a turning point in China’s corruption crackdown
The massive explosion that tore through the port of Tianjin on August 12 has had a profound effect on the city. As well as the terrible loss of life and the unknown environmental effects to come, its economic
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Flinders mulls dust management spin-off
In conversation with ABHR, Andrew Pellizzari, general manager of Flinders Logistics is optimistic about the company’s prospects, as it adds equipment and infrastructure and works out how to capitalise
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Celebrating the industry’s finest at the 10th annual Awards
Do you know of someone or something in our industry that deserves recognition? Why not nominate them for a Bulkie?
Nominations are open until October 2 for the Australian Bulk Handling Awards.
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ACCC opens review of Brookfield’s Asciano takeover
The proposed takeover of transport and logistics business Asciano by Brookfield has taken another step towards legitimacy, with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission opening an informal
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By the industry, for the industry
With input from its syndicate development partners front and centre in its new conceptual design software, Bentley says its new offering, MineCycle Material Handling, ticks all the boxes for the bulk handling
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Bauxite junior approaching first Tasmanian export
New exports from ASX-listed bauxite junior Australian Bauxite out of Bell Bay, Tasmania, are being hailed as an important step towards revitalising trade at the Tamar River port.
Australian Bauxite began
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Port of Melbourne settles rent deal with major stevedore
A furore over rents at Australia’s largest freight terminal has been resolved, with stevedore DP World and the Port of Melbourne announcing new lease arrangements for West Swanson Terminal.
Under the
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