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The Great Barrier Reef is in the spotlight at conservation groups argue with Adani mining

ACF challenges Adani Carmichael coal mine

Adani is heading back to the Federal Court, with the Australian Conservation Foundation lodging fresh papers to challenge the Carmichael coal mine. The ACF lodged papers with the Federal Court...

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A watchful eye

While CCTV is the traditional go-to security device, wireless IP surveillance cameras are the future, writes Luke Frost. Mine sites are tough environments. Between the general remoteness of many of...

Easternwell extends contract with Santos

Easternwell has signed a three-year contract extension for one rig with Santos Limited, which will continue to provide workover and completion services in the Surat Basin. “We have enjoyed a strong...

QRC chief outlines six-point plan for next upturn

A six-point plan would ensure Queensland’s resources sector is globally competitive and well-positioned to take advantage of the next upturn in demand, according to Queensland Resources Council chief...

Fleet stood down after Premier Coal truck fires

Premier Coal has pulled an entire fleet of mine trucks out of action at it’s Collie site after five fires in three weeks. Two weeks ago a truck burst into flames at the mine, with four other...

Old Queensland mines given new life

New leases of life could be given to more historic Queensland mines following an agreement to remediate the Mount Morgan mine in Central Queensland and extract existing resources. Queensland...

Start-Up Businesses in Mining Offered Cash For Innovative Ideas

METS Growth Centre launched at QUT

A new Growth Centre established by the Australian Government will ensure Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services sector is well placed to provide innovative solutions to the global...

Breathing space for Straddie economic transition

A Bill introduced into the Queensland parliament on Tuesday proposing the end of sand mining on North Stradbroke Island in 2024 has injected some realism back into the public debate about the...

BBMC launches Queensland Mining Contractor Awards

The search has begun for Queensland’s best mining contractors, with the second annual Queensland Mining Contractor Awards officially launched today.  Presented by the Bowen Basin Mining Club, the...

DMP investigates equipment fires at Premier Coal site

Premier Coal’s Collie mine is under investigation due to five separate fires involving trucks and machinery in the past three weeks. Department of Mines and Petroleum Resources Safety Division...

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