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Re-born copper mine gains red tape reduction

A revived copper mine has gained special status to cut red tape and create hundreds of jobs in north-west Queensland. Minister for State Development Dr Anthony Lynham today granted prescribed project...

Adani’s Giant Coal Mine Granted Unlimited Water

The proposed Adani coal mine, which will be Australia’s largest, has been granted unlimited groundwater access by the Queensland government. According to a copy of Adani’s water license, the $16...

Activists to take Alpha coal project to High Court

GVK Hancock are facing a brand new challenge, as green activists prepare to take the Alpha coal project to the High Court of Australia. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roach said...

Opal miner killed after mine collapse

Rescue teams dug with their hands to reach the body of a 62-year-old opal miner who became trapped underneath rubble after a collapse. Sidney Cuddy was killed when a trench in the shallow-cut mine...

Black lung disease detected in open cut mine

The first confirmed case of black lung disease in a Queensland open cut mine has been revealed. The diagnosis has sparked widespread concern in the mining industry, with the potentially fatal lung...

Prominent Hill mine out of action for another week

Electricity transmission to OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine is expected to be progressively restored in the next seven to 10 days, following recent severe storm damage to South Australia’s...

Downer secures $250m mining contracts

Downer EDI has been awarded five contracts valued at more than $250 million through its mining services businesses. Downer Blasting Services was awarded three contracts for the supply, manufacture...

Tasmanian Premier wants to restart Mt Lyell mine

Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman has announced the government’s continued support for the restart of Australia’s oldest mine. The Premier, who made the announcement during a trade mission...