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Mining

Rio Tinto suspends Kennecott operations after fatal incident

Rio Tinto has halted all mining operations at its Kennecott site in Utah following the death of a contract employee on Thursday.

The fatal incident occurred at the Bingham Canyon Mine, prompting an immediate suspension of both surface and underground activities to allow for a full investigation.

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Qantas settles flight credit class action for $105 million

Qantas has reached an agreement to pay $105 million to settle a class action regarding flight credits issued during the Covid pandemic.

The settlement resolves a legal challenge commenced in August 2023 involving flights scheduled to depart between January 2020 and November 2022 that were cancelled by the carrier.


Read more: Qantas settles flight credit class action for $105 million
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Collins Foods settles employee class action for $9 million

Collins Foods has entered a binding Heads of Agreement to settle a class action regarding 10-minute rest breaks for up to $9 million.

The legal proceedings, which commenced in December 2023, involved claims from employees against the company and several other respondents regarding workplace entitlements.

Read more: Collins Foods settles employee class action for $9 million
Bloomberg

Oil at $120 or $130 Could Trigger a Recession, Hooper Says

Man Group Chief Market Strategist Kristina Hooper is worried about how high energy costs are impacting consumers. She says oil at $120 or $130 could trigger a recession in the US. She speaks on Bloomberg The Close. Brent crude settled above $100 a barrel Thursday for the first time since August 2022.

Read more: Oil at $120 or $130 Could Trigger a Recession, Hooper Says