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Energy and Mining Strong Rebound 2017

Australia’s Energy and Mining M&A saw a strong rebound in 2017. In the first three quarters, Australia’s energy M&A has recorded a value of US$17.9bn, 6 times up compared to the same period...

New report shows challenging outlook for gold industry

Long-term forecast of Australia’s mineral production and revenue The outlook for gold: 2017-2057 Report by MinEx Consulting: October 2017 Under the combined support and sponsorship of six government...

Empire Resources pours first gold bar

Empire Resources (ASX: ERL) has achieved the major milestone of the first gold pour from its Penny’s Find mine as it continues to ramp up production and exploration.   Empire Managing Director, Mr...

Rio Tinto completes first fully autonomous rail journey

Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the company progresses toward full commissioning...

Natural resources and mines driving prosperity for Qld

Work is underway on Queensland’s annual statewide exploration program to provide a more systematic process for releasing resource exploration tenders and further bolster the state’s $20 billion-plus...

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Lilyvale Solar Farm to bring 200 jobs to Qld

Another 100 megawatt large-scale Queensland solar project has reached financial close and will soon begin construction near Emerald, creating 200 construction jobs for the region. Energy Minister...

Shares skyrocket with gold discovery

Shares in De Grey Mining (ASX: DEG) sky-rocketed 150% after the company emerged from a trading halt this morning with news of a gold discovery at its Pilbara gold project.   Western Australian-based...

QUT creates Australia’s first lithium-ion battery

QUT researchers have produced Australia’s first lithium-ion batteries after establishing the country’s only facility capable of such manufacturing. QUT has developed Australia’s first pilot facility...

CFMEU Fined Record $2.4 million

The CFMEU and its officials have been hit with record fines of $2.4 million over an unlawful blockade.

Govt invests $25 M to protect coal workers

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $25 million over the next two years to deliver more reforms to protect the health and safety of the state’s coal workers. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr...

Nova mine officially opens supporting 400 jobs

Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has officially opened Independence Group’s Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine in the Fraser Range province. About 200 delegates, staff and media were...

Peabody Sells Majority Of Burton Mine

Peabody announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell the majority of its Burton mine and related infrastructure to the Lenton Joint Venture for approximately US$11 million. The...

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