This video from Australia is called MUA Rally – Boron, Bougainville: Rio’s Avatar?
A speech by Rio Tinto chief Tom Albanese underscores the key role played by the major mining companies in the coup that removed Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and the ruthlessness of the pursuit of their interests globally: here.
Australia: as more information drips out, the role of Washington in the June 24 political coup against former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd looms ever larger: here.
Rio Tinto profits soar 125% thanks to China’s building boom: here.
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Xstrata—three of the largest global mining companies—have reported a combined annual profit of almost $43 billion: here.
Greens pledge hefty mines tax
Australia: The Green Party has vowed to fight for the reinstatement of a hefty tax on mining firms if it ends up holding the balance of power following Saturday’s elections.
“As a first step in the new parliament, the Greens will negotiate an adjustment to the mining tax so that it raises an additional A$2 billion (£1.15bn) that will boost the public-school system to fund a range of important areas,” said leader Bob Brown.
His party is hoping to make a breakthrough at the weekend, with polls predicting it could win 14 per cent of the vote – enough to give it the deciding vote in the senate.
http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/94207
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