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Investment, jobs flow in Qld resources sector

The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed today’s fresh multi-million dollar round of investment and jobs in Queensland’s energy resources with developments in two major projects. Japan’s JFE Steel’s...

Mining towns will survive: new report

Despite the mining boom coming to an end, a new report says mining towns will find a way to survive. The Productivity Commission investigated the transition of regional economies and found most...

Budget 2016: ‘A blueprint for growth’

The following is a statement from Minerals Council of Australia Chief Executive Brendan Pearson regarding the Federal Budget.    The 2016 Federal Budget is a strong pro-growth budget. It...

Resources sector farewells industry ‘champions’

Tributes have been flowing this week after the retirement announcements of two resource industry leaders. Former resources and energy Minister Ian Macfarlane and Shadow Minister Gary Gray both...

Brisbane is Queensland’s biggest mining town

The minerals and energy sector continues to play a critical role in the Queensland economy with an estimated $64.8 billion contribution to the state’s economy in 2014-15. Releasing a state-wide...

Mining sector unemployment triple national average

The Australian mining industry has taken hit after hit with jobs being slashed on a regular basis, but a new report has revealed just how much the industry is suffering. The Australasian Institute of...

SA women in resources celebrated at awards

Inspirational women working in the South Australian resources sector were recognised and celebrated at the first ever South Australian Women in Resources awards, presented at a South Australian...

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Mining services companies survive – For now

Diversification, efficiencies and innovation will be the best recipe for survival for mining services companies under ongoing pressure from a mining sector focused on productivity. EY’s latest annual...

Natural Gas Sector Urged To Be Ready For Hydrogen

A new initiative has been launched aimed at encouraging the natural gas sector to ‘be ready for hydrogen’ by developing practical processes and procedures for the introduction of hydrogen to the grid...