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BHP CAT truck

New $300M Qld mine secures approval

A proposed resources development received regulatory backing in northwest Queensland. The State Government recently granted mining leases for North West Phosphate’s Paradise South Complex...

Kathleen valley dragon fly village

Employer invests in ‘quality’ FIFO lifestyle

A major mineral producer is spending big on top-notch remote worker accommodation. Hard-working fly-in fly-out employees will enjoy a “home away from home” at Liontown Resources’...

Baralaba coal mine

New coal mine announced for Central Qld

A foreign-owned resources project has been proposed for Queensland’s Banana Shire. American Metals and Coal International (AMCI) recently revealed it is planning a new Baralaba South Coal...

Kestrel Coal Mine

Qld coal mines rumoured to be exited soon

Two major mines could be under new management within just months. The next coal operations to be exited are widely speculated to be EMR Capital’s Kestrel mine (51km northeast of Emerald) and...

Carmichael mine workers

Central Qld coal workers receive 13 per cent pay rise

Mine employees have secured a significant wage increase and could be retrospectively compensated for acting in senior roles. Carmichael Coal workers recently received a maximum 13 per cent pay rise...

FIFO accommodation camp

Resources giant loses Qld accommodation rights case

A mining multinational failed to defend new housing arrangements that allegedly impacted on Queensland workers. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ruled BHP cannot remove employee rights in...

CPB Contractors

Tenders called for $5B North Qld project

One of Queensland’s largest developments invited prospective contractors. Powerlink Queensland recently sought expressions of interest for CuString’s CopperString 2.0 High Voltage...

BHP Newman

Mining giant retrains workers three times

Thousands of employees are likely to be coached again in how to behave at mine sites. BHP recently confirmed its entire workforce would complete so-called “consent training” for the third...

Newlands coal mine

North Qld coal mine closure will evict 500 says report

A mining giant’s decision to shut down some fossil fuel production will displace hundreds of people. Glencore recently began closing its Newlands Coal Mine, 198km west of Mackay. The decision...