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Black Lung

Inquiry hears horrors of black lung disease

A North American expert in black lung has revealed at an inquiry the deadly disease is still killing Queensland coal miners even though authorities thought it was non-existent. United States black...

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...

Resolute Mining Ravenswood

$167m mine approval secures 200+ jobs in FNQ

A $167 million mine expansion has been approved, securing the future of hundreds of jobs in Far North Queensland. Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood Gold Mine Expansion was recently approved by the...

DNRM mine shaft

Industry urged to seal shafts before it is a hazard

The industry is being encouraged to seal mine shafts before they become a potential hazard. The Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) recently asked mining companies to ensure...

TerraCom Blair Athol Coal Mine

$93.1m mine reopening creates 100+ jobs in CQ

A multinational resource company will create hundreds of jobs within weeks when it re-opens a Central Queensland mine. A subsidiary of TerraCom Resources has secured regulatory approval to resume...

Andys Earthmovers

Major contract awarded for part of a $640m metal mine

A contractor committed to providing the best possible earth-moving solutions has won a major tender for part of a $640 million metal project in northwest Queensland. Bendigo-based Andy’s Earthmovers...

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