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Mixed news for the mining industry in WA

The WA State Budget has some mixed news for hundreds of mining and mineral exploration companies, according to Association of Mining and Exploration Companies CEO Simon Bennison. “The Government...

WA mining to play global role in online learning

The expertise of Western Australia’s resources industry will be promoted worldwide through a Massive Open Online Course titled The Business of Mining. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion...

Tenders open for LNG exploration in Queensland

The State Government is seeking interest from around the globe in exploring for potentially-rich petroleum and gas resources of Queensland’s far south-western corner. Minister for State Development...

A review of charges at one of Western Australia's bulk export ports is underway after complaints from industry over 'price gouging'.

Australia’s best exporters to be recognised

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb launched the 53rd Australian Export Awards for 2015 today. Mr Robb said the state and territory awards open successively from today, with those winners...

Emergency responders put to the test in WA comp

The Norton Goldfields team took top honours in this year’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy Surface Mines Emergency Response Competition, held in Western Australia this week. The annual event saw eight...

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BHP Billiton signs deal with Barbados

BHP Billiton has obtained oil exploration licences from the government of Barbados. The Australian mining, oil and gas giant said it plans to explore an area of 5000 square kilometres about 40km...

Indonesian coal production to slow as cash runs out

INDONESIAN coal miners are diversifying into other businesses to offset a collapse in demand from China, which has slashed their cash flows to the lowest levels in months. Data from Thompson Reuters...

Australian uni developing on-site gold detection method

UNIVERSITY of Adelaide researchers are developing a portable, highly sensitive method for gold detection that will allow mineral exploration companies to test for gold on-site at the drilling rig...