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Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales, Australia, and the country's largest and most populous urban centre. With a metropolitan population of more than five-million people, it serves as Australia's primary financial and economic hub. The city is home to the Australian Securities Exchange, the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations, and a concentration of banking, insurance and professional services firms. Sydney's economy is highly diversified, encompassing finance, manufacturing, tourism, technology and creative industries, with a significant services sector. The Port of Sydney, comprising Port Botany and the broader harbour facilities, is a major gateway for containerised freight and bulk commodities, supporting trade with Asia-Pacific markets. Sydney is also a key centre for mining and resources sector activity, hosting the corporate headquarters and regional offices of major mining companies including BHP and numerous coal producers operating in New South Wales and Queensland. The city's infrastructure includes Kingsford Smith International Airport, an extensive rail and road network, and a deep natural harbour that has shaped its development since European settlement in 1788. Sydney's role as a commercial and logistics hub makes it central to Australia's trade in minerals, energy and agricultural exports. The city is a frequent venue for industry conferences, investor briefings and corporate announcements in the resources sector.

Sydney News


Diesel dripping
Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles, create government reserve
6th May 2026 By: Reuters

Australia will spend A$10-billion ($7.22-billion) to boost its national fuel stockpiles and establish a permanent government-owned fuel reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.... 


BHP offices in Perth
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
6th May 2026 By: Reuters

BHP CFO Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI demand makes its exposure to copper more valuable. Shares in BHP, the world's... 


Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal.
New electricity solution being advanced for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium
28th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A new, long-term electricity solution for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal has been advanced, which marks a crucial step towards supporting the future of one of Southern... 


Whitehaven Coal conveyor
Australia's Whitehaven Coal posts quarterly output rise, sees higher coal prices
28th April 2026 By: Reuters

Whitehaven Coal met market expectations for third-quarter production as reported on April 28, helped by its New South Wales open-cut mines, and forecast higher long-term prices for both... 


The Moranbah North mine
Anglo advances coal business sale after setback with Peabody
23rd April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has at least three potential buyers for its Australian steelmaking coal business after a sale to Peabody Energy Corp was derailed last year following a fire at one of the mines.... 


BHP's McArthur coal mine
BHP begins review to rank unprofitable Australian coal mines
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Australia-headquartered BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development have launched a review process to rank the financial health of their coal mines and assets in Queensland after raising concerns about... 


File photo of Australian PM Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump
Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the US, Israel and Iran, while criticising the rhetoric of President Donald Trump.... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential
6th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom... 


BHP chairperson Ross McEwan
BHP chair says Australia should look at gas, corporate tax cuts to lift productivity
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia should invest in natural gas to lower energy prices, and review corporate tax levels to boost the nation's productivity over the coming years, Ross McEwan, chair of Australia's biggest... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom... 


Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks
Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shareholders in Rio Tinto have welcomed the mining giant's decision to end merger talks with Glencore, and said it is now up to the company to deliver on a new strategy that it has put... 


Whitehaven Coal beats second-quarter output view, shares jump
Whitehaven Coal beats second-quarter output view, shares jump
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Whitehaven Coal logged a bigger-than-expected 13.5% rise in second-quarter output on Thursday, helped by improved mining conditions and higher output from its Queensland and New South Wales... 


Mungari mill
Evolution Mining posts higher gold output, shares hit record high
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Evolution Mining reported a rise in its second-quarter gold production on Wednesday, driven by strong performances across almost all assets, sending its shares to a record high. Shares... 


Origin Energy to extend operations of NSW coal-fired power plant to 2029
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

Origin Energy said on Tuesday it will extend the operation of all four units of its coal-fired Eraring Power Station to April 2029, to support energy supply in New South Wales state. The 2 880 MW... 


Australian Rio Tinto investor raises concerns over merits of potential Glencore deal
Australian Rio Tinto investor raises concerns over merits of potential Glencore deal
15th January 2026 By: Reuters

One of Australia's oldest and largest investors has added to the growing local chorus of concerns about Rio Tinto's potential acquisition of Glencore, questioning the proposed tie-up's merits and... 


Gold leaps to record high, dollar drops as US prosecutors target Fed's Powell
Gold leaps to record high, dollar drops as US prosecutors target Fed's Powell
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold vaulted to a record high and both the dollar and Wall Street futures fell on Monday, as a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stoked concerns about the independence... 


The Tomago aluminium smelter
Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter
12th December 2025 By: Reuters

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday a rescue effort to keep open Australia's largest aluminium smelter, the struggling Tomago facility majority-owned by Rio Tinto, after its current... 


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