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Stanmore Coal workers

Central Qld coal mine expansion approved

A mining company will increase production at its coal operation in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Stanmore Resources recently approved a new expansion at the existing Isaac Downs Mine...

Blockade Australia

Serial anti-coal protestor jailed for one year

A demonstrator will spend the next 12 months behind bars for repeatedly interfering with mining operations. Eric Herbert was arrested and sentenced without parole for preventing coal trains from...

Yarwun Alumina Refinery

Resources giant begins phasing out gas in Central Qld

A multinational mining company is introducing clean energy to replace fossil resources. Rio Tinto is investigating ways to replace liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its Yarwun Alumina Refinery, 12km...

Andrew Forrest

Mining magnate censured for criticising fossil fuels

An iron ore mogul was widely rebuked after suggesting everyone who works for the resources industry is behind the times. Andrew Forrest unleashed an angry tirade against industry peers at the 2021...

Glencore coal

Coal jobs predicted to disappear in 2041

A growing list of countries committing to carbon neutrality could significantly impact on the coal industry in the next 20 years, a new report found. Virtually all coal mine workers will have no...

BMD workers

Hiring spree begins in Central Queensland

A highwall mining specialist has launched a new recruitment drive for its next endeavour in Central Queensland’s Banana Shire. Addcar Highwall Mining is inviting expressions of interest for a...

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