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New FIFO law benefits regional communities

The Palaszczuk Government yesterday delivered on its election commitment to legislate against 100 per cent fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforces on large resource projects near regional communities...

Young Professional recognised with national AMMA award

Incitec Pivot employee Hannah Campbell has been awarded the prestigious 2017 AMMA Industry Awards Young Professional category announced in Perth on Tuesday night. Hannah is the company’s Moranbah...

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MINERS GET PERSONAL AT AIMEX 2017

They’re the big four issues raised by mining workers across the country: missing family events; staying connected to the kids; workplace mental health; and keeping the home fires burning. Ahead of...

$10 million a year Exploration Incentive Scheme

The McGowan Government is pleased to announce it will continue funding the $10 million a year Exploration Incentive Scheme. The scheme consists of a number of programs that promotes resource...

First NZ installation of next-generation solar storage

Vector subsidiary PowerSmart Solar has overseen the first New Zealand installation of a Tesla Powerwall 2 solar storage battery has taken place in Queenstown. Powerwall 2, which provides twice the...

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MINING IN AUSTRALIA IS ON THE UP!

According to the latest information from Resources Monitor, the mining industry in Australia is looking towards a better future. A release in August stated the following: Prices First, mineral prices...

PREMIER MINING TRADE SHOW COMES TO NSW

The NSW Government is throwing its support behind the Asia Pacific mining community’s largest and most important trade show which is coming to Sydney.

BOOSTING ENERGY SECURITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

  The Turnbull Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is providing up to $12 million in funding for a 30MW large-scale battery that delivers both regulated network...

5 common mental health issues mine shift workers face

While one in five Australians is affected by mental health issues, the number is different when miners. For miners, one in three will be affected by mental illness. There is a variety of reasons for...