Santos lifts production guidance and reduces costs in Q2 report

AusBN - Australian energy giant Santos reported an improved production guidance for 2017 combined with reduced costs for the year for its Q2 activities. 

Australian consumers prefer renewable energy consuming companies – ARENA report

AusBN - Australian businesses are underestimating the value consumers place on renewable energy use, according to a new study by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

BHP invests $350 million for Olympic Dam smelter upgrade

AusBN - BHP (ASX:BHP) is investing A$350 million in its Olympic Dam smelter operations in South Australia to bolster copper production. 

Google Home launches in Australia

AusBN - Google (NASDQ:GOOGL) will launch its voice-controlled smart speaker this week, becoming the first of the tech giants to market this form of smart technology in Australia.