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Activists to take Alpha coal project to High Court

GVK Hancock are facing a brand new challenge, as green activists prepare to take the Alpha coal project to the High Court of Australia. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roach said...

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Former mining minister to head QRC

Former Resources Minister Ian Macfarlane has been appointed the next chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council. QRC President Rag Udd, who began his presidency role today, made the...

Chain of Responsibility working group announced

Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles announced on Friday the membership of the Chain of Responsibility working group, to assist in developing a statutory guideline to complement the Environmental...

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QLD mines to end 100% FIFO under new legislation

Queensland mines will have to ditch 100% fly-in fly-out and hire locally under proposed Queensland Government legislation. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines...

A third of QLD coal mines operating at a loss: QRC

A third of Queensland coal mines are operating at a loss, according to a report commissioned by the Queensland Resources Council. QRC chief executive Michael Roche said the data backs up what...

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20,000 Queensland resources jobs lost in two years

The Queensland resources sector is facing some of the toughest conditions in decades, with more than 20,000 jobs lost over the past two years as a result of the downturn. A statement by Queensland...

Record Queensland coal exports for 2015

Queensland coal producers have delivered a record level of coal exports in 2015, with 220 million tonnes shipped out. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said the record...

CFMEU launch Black Lung campaign

With up to nine suspected cases of Black Lung feared in Queensland, the CFMEU have kicked off a campaign to see an end to the deadly disease. CFMEU Queensland Mining and Energy division President...

Abbot Point port EIS approved

The Abbot Point Growth Gateway Project is one step closer to fruition with it’s final environmental impact statement approved by the Commonwealth Government. State Development Minister Dr...