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#news Darwin LNG project expansion studied

ConocoPhillips, Origin Energy, Santos and other owners of undeveloped gas fields off Darwin have launched a feasibility study into a multi-billion dollar, multi-field expansion of the Darwin LNG...

Copper find unearths mining boost for South Australia

By Caleb Radford A NEW copper find in South Australia has the potential to easily boost production. Mining firm Havilah Resources has confirmed a thick copper zone at its Croziers site about 400km...

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...

Rare mineral discovery Qld

Geologists have unearthed evidence that suggests Queensland may be sitting on a treasure trove of rare minerals that underpin 21st century technologies and laying undiscovered in the remote North...

Big mining project approval from NT Govt

More than 650 construction and operations jobs could be created following the awarding of “major project status” to KGL Resources Limited’s $190 million Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project. The mine...

Air quality at Cannon Hill in Brisbane will be monitored

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...

Cloncurry Copper Mine

Funding approval for $329m metal project in NWQ

A metal producer has been approved funding for its $329 million copper project in northwest Queensland. Altona Mining recently secured approval from China-based Sichuan Railway Investment Group...

QGC lng gas Surat Basin

Big investment in gas spurs 300+ jobs in Surat Basin

One of the nation’s natural gas operators is making a major investment in the Surat Basin’s gas fields, creating hundreds of jobs in the process. QGC recently announced a new program for...

PM meeting with gas bosses

Gas bosses sacrifice profit for domestic consumption

In the midst of a potential gas supply crisis, the nation’s gas industry leaders have listened to the Prime Minister’s plea for cheaper and more reliable gas supplies for domestic use...

Metro Mining Bauxite Hills

Construction begins at $35.8m metal mine in Far North

Work is starting on a Brisbane exploration company’s  $35.8 million metal project in Far North Queensland, creating more than 300 jobs. Metro Mining will commence construction of the Bauxite...

Senex Energy Silverstar

$15m gas exploration announced in Cooper Basin

An Australian oil and gas producer will soon start a $15 million gas exploration operation in South Australia’s Cooper Basin. Senex Energy will begin drilling its Silver Star-1 gas exploration...

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