A sluggish building climate in Australia, influenced by a slowdown in mining construction, is leading the biggest companies in the construction sector to trim costs, pursue smaller projects and...
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The global economic environment has generated a number of significant challenges for the Australian mining industry. Slowing economic growth particularly in China has softened demand; while...
A new report released by Construction Skills Queensland and the Queensland Major Contractors Association shows that major project activity is forecast to reach its floor in 2016/17 and then return to...
By John Ninness The release of Australia’s GDP figures on Wednesday saw the economy growing by 0.6 per cent for December and 3 per cent for the year. Guess what? The best performer for export...
In one of the largest lay-offs in history, China has announced plans to axe 1.8 million workers in the coal and steel industries. The cuts are part of the country’s plans to deal with a slowing...
Yesterday’s signing of an historic Australia-China free trade agreement has been applauded by mining chiefs, who say it will boost a flagging resources sector and provide momentum for the...
Singleton is a vibrant and diverse regional town, located at the centre of the Hunter Valley, 200km North West of Sydney and 75km from Newcastle via the newly opened Hunter Expressway. With a...
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has welcomed the announcement by SA Premier Jay Weatherill this week that unlocking South Australia’s mineral and energy resources is the...
New estimates by Deloitte Access Economics show that the minerals industry’s revenue contribution from company tax and royalties in the two years to 30 June, 2014 will be $40.3 billion. This is $18.3...
