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‘Be warned’: WA miner to probe bombshell kickback claims

SPECIAL REPORT: A Chinese miner says it has brought in lawyers to examine allegations some of its employees are extracting side payments from WA businesses.

Adrian Rauso

MiningPremiumMinRes board shuffles the decks to find new secretary

Mineral Resources has appointed a long-serving employee as its new company secretary after the incumbent switched to advising a new ethics committee formed in light of governance issues.

Simone Grogan

CEOsPremiumShareholders torpedo MinRes pay report

Mineral Resources chairman James McClements for the first time disclosed concerns over the controversial Kali Metals float in January as the group was hit by a “first strike” over its governance scandals.

Sean Smith

MiningPremium‘I hate what I’ve done’: Chris Ellison breaks his silence

Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison says he ‘can’t stress enough’ how much he ‘hates’ what he’s done, after his dodgy dealings plunged the company he founded into chaos.

Adrian Rauso

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analysis
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Faithful hail King Ellison, but what else is still to come?

For all the damage his personal dealings have inflicted on Mineral Resources’ shares, Chris Ellison still has his supporters. But you have to wonder just how much the board is still keeping up their sleeves. 

Sean Smith

MiningCommentsPremium‘Under review’: MinRes chair speaks on Ellison’s family

Mineral Resources’ ties to businesses run by Chris Ellison’s daughter and brother could soon be cut, according to the company’s outgoing chair James McClements.

Adrian Rauso

MiningCommentsPremium‘I’ve built a great company’: Ellison shows remorse at AGM

Under-fire founder and managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison will only make a brief — but defiant — statement to Thursday’s annual general meeting.

Daniel Newell

MiningRECAP: Everything you missed from a tense MinRes AGM

There were plenty of rocks thrown at Chris Ellison during a tense meeting, but also no shortage of shareholders who rushed to the besieged managing director’s defence.

Daniel Newell

MiningPremiumMinRes chair in firing line of furious mum and dad investors

The group that represents Australia’s mum and dad shareholders plans to grill the chair of Mineral Resources over his lack of action in addressing the dodgy dealings of boss Chris Ellison. 

Adrian Rauso

MiningPremiumThe seven big questions ahead of the MinRes AGM

Mineral Resources’ corporate governance scandal has left a trail of burning questions, setting the stage for the most anticipated annual general meeting in recent memory. 

Adrian Rauso and Neale Prior

MiningPremiumJust say no: Super group calls for vote against MinRes pay

A group representing Australia’s $3.9 trillion super industry has recommended its members vote against the remuneration plan of scandal-hit Mineral Resources at its annual general meeting on Thursday. 

Amy Bainbridge

MiningPremiumWildcat confirms ASIC interest but refutes reports of raid

Former market darling Wildcat Resources has admitted it is embroiled in an Australian Securities and Investments Commission probe, but says a media article got its facts wrong.

Adrian Rauso

MiningMinRes board ducks and weaves on ASX disclosure grilling

Mineral Resources claims it had no need to disclose Chris Ellison’s secret dealings through a tax haven company last month — despite the board gaining a full briefing on the scandal in May.

Neale Prior

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The board game is on to rescue MinRes

Headhunters are sounding out Perth directors including Nev Power, Michael Chaney and John Van Der Wielen about taking the helm of Mineral Resources as pressure grows on the beleaguered company’s board.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

RetailPremiumWoolly jumper! Merino & Co’s wild one-week share price ride

A knitwear brand based in Osborne Park has seen its market value rise more than fivefold, despite a lack of any news since it joined the bourse just over a week ago.

Adrian Rauso

TAX dealPremiumATO boss defends Ellison’s tax dodge shield

Top official says Chris Ellison’s voluntary disclosure laws would fail if confessions routinely referred to cops.

Neale Prior

JusticeCommentsPremiumASIC launches probe into MinRes boss’s tax dodge scheme

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched a formal investigation into allegations related to Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison’s tax dodge scheme.

Neale Prior

Corporate governancePremiumMinRes chases permanent secrecy over Ellison allegations

Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources are pushing for permanent veil of secrecy over self-proclaimed whistleblower Steven Pigozzo after surprise peace deal.

Neale Prior

MiningPremiumProxy demands more accountability for MinRes directors

Powerful proxy adviser Glass Lewis is calling for long-time members of Mineral Resources’ board to be more accountable for founder and managing director Chris Ellison’s tax dodge scandal.

Daniel Newell

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analysis
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The seven burning issues facing MinRes

Disgraced mining magnate Chris Ellison is being shown the door at the company he founded. But as Sean smith explains, the scandal is far from over.

Sean Smith

MiningPremiumNZ mulls Ellison future as Kiwi diplomat amid MinRes crisis

The New Zealand government has confirmed it is reviewing damning misconduct findings about the mining billionaire.

Simone Grogan and Adrian Rauso

MiningPremiumEllison back to work after damning report forces exit as CEO

Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison has been spotted returning to the office after Monday’s bombshell announcement that he will leave the company he founded within the next 12 to 18 months.

Daniel Newell

SuperannuationPremiumMinRes ‘should be inviting ASIC’ amid Ellison scandal

The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors has urged Mineral Resources to voluntarily bring in the corporate watchdog after an internal probe found company resources had been misused. 

Simone Grogan

MiningPremiumEllison a tough act to follow, so who will MinRes choose?

Just like Tesla has become synonymous with Elon Musk, finding someone to step into the shoes of the man who built Mineral Resources from scratch will be difficult, according to a leading business expert.

Simone Grogan