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Axe Job Loss Mining

Waiting for the Axe to Fall

Uncertainty is a crippling and debilitating thing, and sadly these days many people are finding themselves in exactly that state in the workplace, Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland’s Tony...

New green bauxite processing method developed

North Queensland has some of Earth’s largest known bauxite deposits, but their potential has largely remained locked in the ground, until now. A University of Queensland researcher has collaborated...

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Renewable energy about to shine in mining

The mining industry risks wasting millions of dollars if greater scrutiny is not placed on its energy use, according to global non-profit Rocky Mountain Institute-Carbon War Room (RMI-CWR), the goal...

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Energy Queensland to build energy laboratory in Cairns

Construction has begun this week on an industry-leading, purpose built laboratory in Cairns to research new energy technologies. Minister for Energy Mark Bailey said a new 300 square metre Innovation...

Three new cases of black lung revealed

Three new cases of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis have been revealed by the CFMEU this week, just weeks after the disease killed one of them – a retired miner. The mining union said Mines...

Dugald River Mine

Projecting Forward

We’ve had a whip around the state to provide you with a small sample of proposed mining and energy projects to keep your eye on, and updates on current developments. 2 DUGALD RIVER PROJECT The Dugald...

Bowen Basin Mining Club

Get Loud for the Galilee

Bowen Basin Mining Club director Jodie Currie has been advocating for the opening of the Galilee Basin – from the BBQ to the boardroom. In recent months, I have seen encouraging conversations emerge...

Ipswich sinkhole caused by mine shaft

Mine shaft repair specialists will resume work on site today to assess ground stability and site safety at the Ipswich property where the sinkhole appeared on Tuesday. The sinkhole, which has grown...

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