A so-called mining advocate is launching a crackdown against the industry by banning oil and gas exploration across nearly half of the Northern Territory. NT Minister for Primary Industry and...
Category - Government/Policy
A $20 billion energy development in the Top End has received a major shot in the arm. The Northern Territory Government has granted major project status to Sun Cable’s Australia-Singapore Power...
One of the nation’s largest coal producers has been slapped with a big fine for releasing tonnes of dirt in a Central Queensland river, a judge has ruled. Emerald Magistrates Court recently...
A young mine employee has been charged with workplace theft after authorities discovered he had sold large quantities of a precious metal to pawn brokers. The Western Australia Police Force accused...
More major resources developments have been banned from using a purely fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce. Queensland Coordinator-General Barry Broe has declared eight large mining projects will be...
Policies that hinder the resources sector have been flagged to be the single biggest challenge facing the industry, a vocal advocate has said. Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington said the...
Workplace related deaths at Queensland mines are increasing but the number of inspections has fallen by at least 20 percent in the past three years, new data shows. State Mines Minister Anthony...
Feedback is being sought on a mine infrastructure development worth $1 billion in North Queensland. Queensland Independent Coordinator-General Barry Broe has released the draft terms of reference for...
All mine workers should be encouraged to stop work and go home regardless of their employment status for a statewide safety “reset” proposed by an industry group. The Construction...
The grieving former colleagues, friends and family members of a deceased coal miner are appealing to anyone who can help donate enough to hold a funeral service. Former coworkers of the late Golding...
All mine operations should be shut down for 24 hours to help “reset” discussion on work safety, an industry body has urged. The Construction Forestry Maritime Mining Energy Union’s...
An exploration company has received the go-ahead for its $153 million metal project in Western Australia’s Midwest region. A subsidiary of Galena Mining has secured final approval for its Abra...
