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Australia should “follow” Obama’s Clean Power Plan

President Obama’s Clean Power Plan is a significant step in regulating carbon pollution and a welcome boost for international climate negotiations but the US can and should do more, according to The...

Minerals and LNG drive growth in Queensland exports

Queensland merchandise exports in 2014-15 amounted to almost $47 billion, according to official ABS data released this week. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the value of Queensland merchandise exports hit...

SA women in resources celebrated at awards

Inspirational women working in the South Australian resources sector were recognised and celebrated at the first ever South Australian Women in Resources awards, presented at a South Australian...

Court overturns approval of Adani’s megamine

The Federal Government’s approval of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland, which would have been one of the largest coal mines in the world, has been overturned in the Federal Court of...

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Stanmore acquires Isaac Plains Coal mine

  A subsidiary of Stanmore Coal Limited has agreed to purchase the Isaac Plains Coal Mine from Vale, South Australia, and Sumitomo Corporation for $1 consideration. The acquisition includes all...

New oil province opens in the Kimberley

The first oil development in the Kimberley in nearly 30 years was officially opened last week by Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion, 100 kilometres east of Broome in the Canning Basin. Mr...

New hotline for FIFO workers and families

Fly-in, fly-out workers seeking confidential alcohol and drug support can now access a free 24/7  counselling hotline, developed by the Western Australian Government, to provide assistance and advice...

Mt Gibson Mining fined $30,000

Mt Gibson Mining Ltd has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment in Perth Magistrates Court on Monday. Department of Mines and Petroleum State Mining...