Opinion Growth gives Australia options others lack Finding a balance between cost cutting and generating fresh investment will serve Australia well. 27 May 2010
Opinion US quick to realise shale gas opportunities Shale gas extraction is a game changer, both in terms of the energy sector and for its geopolitical implications. 20 May 2010
Opinion New mining tax a major miscalculation It took more than luck to get the ‘resource rich’ states where they are. 13 May 2010
Opinion Crises bring out the harsh investment truth Goldman Sachs’ troubles in the US throw up some interesting questions about advisers. 06 May 2010
Forecasting folly hits a high at pivotal point Investment banks are suggesting we are close to the peak in the current commodity price cycle. 29 Apr 2010
Forecasting folly hits a high at pivotal point Investment banks are suggesting we are close to the peak in the current commodity price cycle. 29 Apr 2010
Opinion Early pullout costs Champion de Crespigny Iluka Resources’ recent turnaround may be frustrating for Robert Champion de Crespigny. 22 Apr 2010
Opinion China, Africa the pivotal investment plays Belief that boom times are back is leading some investors to take a punt. 15 Apr 2010
Opinion African investments a ‘trading opportunity’ The expression ‘with great risk comes great reward’ does not always hold true. 08 Apr 2010
Opinion Moral, ethical challenges in China business Australia’s relationship with China is a two-edged sword, as the Stern Hu saga has shown. 01 Apr 2010
Opinion Tied to China, Australia to lose in trade war If the US Treasury formally declares China to be a currency manipulator on April 15 ... watch out 25 Mar 2010
Opinion Financial crisis still a long way from over The collapse of some international currencies is the next stage in the ongoing GFC. 18 Mar 2010
Opinion Currency capers change the game for grapes The stronger Australian dollar is bad news for a host of businesses. 11 Mar 2010
Opinion The rising influence of ‘generation next’ Generational change looms for some high-profile local business families. 04 Mar 2010
Opinion Dongara shale results could rock gas world Major reserves of shale gas could cause upheaval in the sector. 25 Feb 2010
Opinion Skills reshuffle on the cards for migration New migrants are likely to increase pressure on local service providers. 18 Feb 2010
Opinion Infrastructure woes shift balance of power South Africa’s problems could be good news for WA. 11 Feb 2010
Opinion Are Australians living in a fool’s paradise? The after-shocks of the GFC could be extremely painful. 04 Feb 2010
Opinion Governments set to milk taxpayers A barrage of taxes will be introduced to help pay for avoiding the worst of the GFC. 28 Jan 2010
Opinion Buckeridge gives ministers a dressing down Len Buckeridge is gearing up for another battle. 21 Jan 2010
Opinion Heavy hitters line up on indigenous jobs Who’s going to answer for ASIC’s failed prosecution of Andrew Forrest? 15 Jan 2010
Opinion Get ready to hunt out ‘disconnections’ Speeding fines all part of the business for Sandfire Resources. 17 Dec 2009
Opinion The Eggers effect gives Manhattan a glow What’s behind the interesting tale of two uranium miners? 10 Dec 2009
Opinion Lessons learned, Lester looks long-term Dick Lester's changing strategy amid fallout from the GFC. 03 Dec 2009
Opinion The fear’s gone amid the flat new normal It looks as though we’re in for a prolonged period of modest growth. 26 Nov 2009
Opinion Too much optimism is risky business The right choice of words is important when talking up a mining project. 19 Nov 2009
Opinion Buffett buys a $34bn ticket on the coal train Two different financial plays in the past week share a similar view of the future. 12 Nov 2009
Opinion Government’s carbon hand not so good The financial success of ‘green’ companies has not quite lived up to the hype. 05 Nov 2009
Opinion Proximity to the action pays off for Stokes The state’s iron sector has attracted another major player in the local business scene – Kerry Stokes. 29 Oct 2009
Opinion Currency convulsions to play out painfully Looking at commodity prices in US dollar terms is giving a misleading impression of how well the world economy is recovering from the GFC. 22 Oct 2009
Government If something seems too good to be true ... The strength of the Australian dollar is good news for international speculators, but not for exporters. 15 Oct 2009
Government Adapting behaviour to the ‘new normal’ Small and large investors are going to have to get used to a new paradigm as the GFC fallout continues in 2010. 08 Oct 2009