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World’s second largest diamond recovered

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp has announced the recovery of a 1111 carat gem quality Type IIa diamond, The magnificent stone, which originated from the south lobe of Lucara’s Karowe Mine, is...

Queensland coal industry to boom with Indian demand

India will soon become the number one importer of coal, which will set Queensland up as a premium supplier of its lower emission coal, according to a report released by the International Energy...

Hundreds of jobs secured at Mount Isa Mines

Hundreds of jobs have been saved at Mount Isa Mines thanks to new environmental conditions that allows the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter and Townsville Copper Refinery to operate until the end of...

Minerals Council releases new publication

  The Minerals Council of Australia has released a new publication, The Whole Story, detailing the contribution that Australia’s mining industry makes to communities across Australia...

QRC chief outlines six-point plan for next upturn

A six-point plan would ensure Queensland’s resources sector is globally competitive and well-positioned to take advantage of the next upturn in demand, according to Queensland Resources Council chief...

Fleet stood down after Premier Coal truck fires

Premier Coal has pulled an entire fleet of mine trucks out of action at it’s Collie site after five fires in three weeks. Two weeks ago a truck burst into flames at the mine, with four other...

New award for resources sector partnerships

A new resources sector award will recognise outstanding achievement and leadership in building partnerships between resources companies and communities. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion...

Anti-CSG farmer’s death “hijacked”, QRC says

In the wake of the recent death of anti-CSG farmer George Bender, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche has released a statement sharing facts about the gas industry. Mr Roche...

Historic low in resources union membership

THE continued decline in the number of Australians who choose to be trade union members must prompt further efforts from our national policy makers to reform our outdated employment laws to better...