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Australia’s LNG export earnings on the rise

Australia remains on track to become the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) according to the Australian Government’s Resources and Energy Quarterly, released this week. While...

Adani halts work on its $16.5bn Carmichael megamine

Indian coal mining company Adani has temporarily stopped engineering work on its proposed A$16.5bn Carmichael coal mine. Last week, four major engineering contractors were requested by Adani to halt...

BHP Billiton cuts 140 jobs in Adelaide

BHP Billiton has announced they will axe 140 jobs from their Olympic Dam operation, with the majority of those roles coming from its Adelaide office. A spokesperson said redeployment opportunities...

Strong Opposition to New Exploration Fee Structure

WA co-funding builds on exploration success

The success of the State Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is set to continue, with another $4.65 million made available for drilling and prospecting projects across the State...

Fees on hold ahead of new WA mining reforms

The introduction of any cost-recovery fees for processing mining, exploration and prospecting applications will be deferred to complement the passage of major reform legislation, set to benefit the...

Kimberley LNG project to boost jobs in WA

The Western Australian Government has signed a Key Principles Agreement with the proponents of the Browse floating liquefied natural gas project (FLNG) for the provision of domestic gas and to locate...

Australia signs landmark trade agreement with China

Australia signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement with the country’s largest trading partner, China, with total trade worth almost $160 billion in 2013-14, and a growing source of investment...

WA FIFO inquiry recommends code of practice

A Code of Practice has been recommended to address issues surrounding mental health and FIFO work arrangements The Education and Health Standing Committee handed down its report – The impact of...

Government Urged to Pass Exploration Incentive Legislation

Western Australian government supports exploration

Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion said support for a robust, safe and environmentally responsible exploration industry was a top State Government priority. “Western Australia’s resources...

Oil and Gas Sector Signs Landmark Agreement With Fishing Associations

ACCC releases East Coast Gas Market Inquiry

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issues paper on the East Coast Gas Market Inquiry is one of the early steps in assessing competition in the gas market. Chairman Rod Sims said the...

Mining minister to focus on WA gas industry

Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion has flagged new State Government safeguards to manage Western Australia’s developing shale and tight gas industry. Mr Marmion made the announcement as he...