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SG jump twice as bad as mining tax slug

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2010
The political focus might be on the government's $9 billion super profits tax slug on miners, but employer groups say lifting SG by one third will hit them twice as hard. "The superannuation levy increase is the biggest new taxing measure in the Government ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2010
... the Australian share market finished lower after resources stocks fell heavily in reaction to planned tax increases for mining companies. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended down 21.9 points, or 0.46 per cent, at 4,785.5 points, while the broader All ...

Govt infrastructure fund falls well short

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2010
... roads, hospitals and utilities - this doesn't seem to address any of that," he said. "But with the resource rate tax on mining companies, the government has to give them something in return."

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2010
... gave up 45 cents to $57.28, Westpac dropped 27 cents to $26.87, and National Australia Bank was down 43 cents at $27.99. Mining giant BHP had declined 51 cents to $40.56, while rival Rio Tinto sank $1.07, or 1.44 per cent, to $73.37.

ASX companies fall short on corruption disclosure

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2010
... addressing potential corruption and bribery issues of their employees, a study revealed, amid one of Australia's biggest mining company's being forced to defend itself against corruption allegations. CAER research published in 2006 found Australian-listed ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2010
The Australian share market was up marginally at noon, with rising mining and energy stocks providing a boost. At 1200 AEST the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 2.4 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 4,883.9 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index ...

Sovereign fund takes shine to platinum

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2010
... pension fund for government and education employees in the Netherlands. The decision from both groups to buy into a platinum mining company comes at a time when demand for the precious metal is booming, said Nigel Phelan, head of sales in Australia and ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2010
The Australian share market was marginally stronger at noon, driven by gains in energy and mining stocks amid heightened takeover activity in the coal sector. At 1205 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 6.9 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 4,944.8 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2010
... performance is coming from the broader market itself. "It's the mid and small cap stars that are shining today... particularly mining stocks, and there is obviously some flow through there from the sabre rattling that is occurring (in China) in iron ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2010
... Thursday, most notably resources. In the gold sector, Lihir Gold has rejected a $9.2 billion takeover bid from Newcrest Mining, saying it did not represent good value for shareholders. Lihir shares were up 92 cents, or 30.36 per cent, at $3.95, and Newcrest ...