Minister for Resources Tim Pallas this week announced a 15 year Mining Licence extension at Fosterville and Stawell Gold Mines in Victoria. Mr Pallas made the announcement in a speech to more than...
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Victoria’s quarry and mine operators are benefitting from streamlined regulatory processes that manage low-risk operational changes, according to the Department of Economic Development, Jobs...
It is no secret that mining produces waste that can be damaging to the environment, but with advances in technology and knowledge, the ability to reduce the environmental impacts of mine tailings...
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown the true scale of resources investment and the huge dollar value it has added to the Australian economy in the last 25 years. Queensland...
When it comes to iron ore around 98% of the Economic Demonstrated Resources in Australia comes from Western Australia. That adds up to almost thirty billion tonnes. The majority of this and one of...
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Resources Sector Awards for Excellence was held last night, with two projects actually awarded the prestigious Golden Gecko award. BHP...
Unconventional gas production – such as coal seam gas and shale gas – is a highly contentious issue, with concerns that groundwater contamination could be among many possible issues. However...
The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing design, construction, and operations of infrastructure throughout the world. Twelve independent jury panels of...
Roy Hill has won the 2018 Safety and Health Resources Sector Engineering Award at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) Awards for Excellence ceremony, held at the Perth...
Mining is an incredibly important industry for Australia. The resources impact our lives on a daily basis, from your mobile phone to the petrol in your car. Everything relies on mining resources...
So, what is coal seam gas? Quite simply, it’s a natural gas that comes from coal deposits. Methane is found in all different rock types, including shale, sandstones, and of course coal. Coal seam gas...
So, you want to work in an Australian mine. Before you can, there are certain things you need to know. There is a lot going on, and most people have no idea what happens in the mines. First of all...