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Glencore coal mine

Resources giant shifts new coal production offshore

A mining multinational will prioritise overseas fossil fuel projects over new Australian developments. Glencore recently shifted its focus away from new domestic coal developments towards more...

Dartbrook Coal Mine

$300M coal project will reopen in late 2023

A mothballed coal development is expected to resume operations within months. Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) recently confirmed it would reopen its Dartbrook Coal Project (122km northwest of...

CPB Contractors

Authority nationalises ‘largest’ Qld project

A major development will proceed in North Queensland through state ownership. The State Government recently confirmed it would nationalise CuString’s CopperString 2.0 High Voltage Transmission...

Iron Bridge accommodation village

Mining contractors sued for allegedly shady purchasing

Resources suppliers have been accused of secretly conspiring during the tendering process. Two contractors were recently sued at the Federal Court for alleged bid rigging and price fixing. The...

Collapsed silo

Authorities investigate sudden roof collapse

A mining materials company will be questioned about a major failure. SafeWork is widely expected to examine what caused a 42 metre tall domesilo to suddenly collapse at Hallett Group’s Port...

Cadia mine

Tender awarded for resources revival

A mining infrastructure company secured the contract to reopen a resources facility. A subsidiary of CIMIC Group recently won the latest tender at Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Hill Mine, 28km south...

BMA Australia

Coal production will double says resources executive

A mining boss predicted significantly more fossil fuels are needed to support the energy transition. Mike Henry suggested twice as much steelmaking coal will be produced in response to a worldwide...

BHP Port Hedland

Mining giant awards tender for ‘immediate’ start

A construction and engineering company won a contract for urgent work at a major operation. Duratec recently secured a tender for BHP Western Australia Iron Ore’s Wharf Structural Remediation...

Chris Ellison

Employer moves China operations back to Australia

An innovative mining company is transitioning away from international production and returning to domestic processing. Mineral Resources (MinRes) believes the future of the industry is in Australia...

New Hope trucks

First jobs offered at $896M coal mine reopening

Nearly a dozen jobseekers will join a coal revival in Queensland’s Darling Downs region. New Hope Group recently made 10 job offers at the $896 million New Acland Coal Stage 3 Expansion, 53km...

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