Tim Treadgold

Australia’s new PM, like all Western leaders, faces a rocky road ahead.

Australia is not alone with tax issues. China is also upsetting one of its key industries with tax changes, though not to the point where prominent people can be counted among the losers, which include Kerry Stokes, Stan Perron and Richard Court.

The government has got the modelling wrong on the RSPT.

Official inquiries will determine why the directors of Sundance Resources broke the rules about flying together, and died in a plane crash.

Foreign mine owners might be better off making a loss under the proposed super profits tax.

Oops! Has the Resources Minister, Martin Ferguson, just let the tax-cat out of the bag by admitting the obvious, but previously denied fact, that "one size does not fit all" in the mining super-tax debate?

Xstrata may have got the jump on its mining rivals.

What Kevin took away, Kevin now gives back, but only if you're nice to Kevin - oh, and also have a mining project in a marginal electorate.

The Greek experience should be a lesson to Australia’s political leaders.

Queensland, not WA, is shaping as the biggest loser from the Australian Government's proposed super-tax on mining profits, a realisation slowly dawning in Canberra and one that could lead to the first of the "special deals" if the tax is to move

Finding a balance between cost cutting and generating fresh investment will serve Australia well.

Shale gas extraction is a game changer, both in terms of the energy sector and for its geopolitical implications.

It took more than luck to get the ‘resource rich’ states where they are.

Goldman Sachs’ troubles in the US throw up some interesting questions about advisers.

Investment banks are suggesting we are close to the peak in the current commodity price cycle.

Investment banks are suggesting we are close to the peak in the current commodity price cycle.

Iluka Resources’ recent turnaround may be frustrating for Robert Champion de Crespigny.

Belief that boom times are back is leading some investors to take a punt.

The expression ‘with great risk comes great reward’ does not always hold true.

Australia’s relationship with China is a two-edged sword, as the Stern Hu saga has shown.

If the US Treasury formally declares China to be a currency manipulator on April 15 ... watch out

The collapse of some international currencies is the next stage in the ongoing GFC.

The stronger Australian dollar is bad news for a host of businesses.

Generational change looms for some high-profile local business families.

Major reserves of shale gas could cause upheaval in the sector.

New migrants are likely to increase pressure on local service providers.

South Africa’s problems could be good news for WA.

The after-shocks of the GFC could be extremely painful.

A barrage of taxes will be introduced to help pay for avoiding the worst of the GFC.

Len Buckeridge is gearing up for another battle.

Who’s going to answer for ASIC’s failed prosecution of Andrew Forrest?

Speeding fines all part of the business for Sandfire Resources.