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01 Mental Health In The Workplace

DMP develops guide to help manage psychosocial risks

A new audit and accompanying guide developed by the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) will help to identify and manage psychosocial risks in Western Australia’s resources industry. DMP...

Queensland coal explorers win concession

Coal explorers have gained a government concession that could save them up to $114 million in the face of the global mining downturn. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources...

Carmichael mine reaches significant milestone

The $21.7 billion Carmichael coal project has passed a significant milestone with agreements reached with all landholders, State Parliament heard yesterday. Minister for State Development and...

Queensland Government backs Adani’s Carmichael mine

Queensland Parliament has announced it’s support for the approval of Adani’s $21.7 billion Carmichael Coal project. State Development and Natural Resources and Mines Minister Anthony Lynham...

Green light for $1b Dubbo Zirconia Project

The billion dollar Dubbo Zirconia Project in New South Wales has passed its final hurdle and will go ahead, creating at least 450 jobs for the region. “The Environment Protection Authority has...

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When work hurts

WorkCover Queensland share how workers’ compensation claims are determined. When it comes to workers’ compensation insurance in Queensland, some employers and workers might wonder how we make...

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The language of safety

BUT I DIDN’T MEAN IT THAT WAY In safety, as in other elements of a business, language is vitally important. By way of example, I’m interested in what impact you think they would have on you. Would...

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Projecting Forward

We’ve had a whip around the state to provide you with a small sample of proposed mining and energy projects to keep your eye on, and updates on current developments. 1 KIDSTON SOLAR PROJECT The 150MW...

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Seeing the bigger picture

Bowen Basin Mining Club director Jodie Currie discusses the future of Australian coal, and how we need to look at the bigger picture. As we move on through 2016 and projects large and small are...

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Laws of the land

Mine site environmental specialist Phil Abernethy takes a look at international and Commonwealth laws that can impact on mining activities. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION BACKGROUND Historically...

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