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Sir Arvi Parbo

Mining legend dies at the age of 93

One of the mining industry’s biggest contributors died on May 1. Sir Arvi Parbo, who helped found the nation’s aluminium and nickel industry, passed away at the age of 93. Parbo devoted...

One Nation senators Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts.

Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson stand up for miners

A mining magnate and former fish and chips shop owner will support future development of the coal industry, if elected to the Senate on May 18. United Australia Party Senate candidate Clive Palmer...

QCoal

Industry takes credit for $7.1 billion budget surplus

Australians should thank the mining industry for helping to deliver the first federal budget surplus in 12 years, an industry group has said. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) confirmed the...

Port Hedland Western Australia BHP

Mining giant cops $985M revenue loss from cyclone

A major global resources company has confirmed damage from Tropical Cyclone Veronica will bring up to $985 million in lost revenue. BHP predicts the category three system, which hit the area between...

Australian money mine worker Adobe Stock Image Library

Industry proposes $1B Maroon Fund

Higher than expected mining royalties from Queensland should be invested in the Sunshine State through a Maroon Fund, the resources industry has said. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) predicts...

Glencore underground mine

Mining giant succumbs to climate change activism

One of the world’s largest diversified resource companies has yielded to mounting pressure from climate change activism, and will invest heavily in environmentally sustainable practices. Glencore has...

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