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Dugald River zinc project defies tough times

The Queensland Resources Council welcomes the MMG Limited announcement of the approval of its Dugald River project, which will make it one of the top 10 zinc mines in the world. The $US750 million...

BHP Billiton set to close Crinum mine in CQ

BHP Billiton has announced it’s Crinum mine in central Queensland will close next year. In the mining giant’s annual operational review, the company said record production and sales...

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ALP announces 50% renewable energy target

Labor has announced plans for a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030, with the police expected to be formally announced at this weekend’s national ALP conference in Melbourne. The...

Safety campaign stickers banned from miners helmets

Workers at Queensland coal mines will wear safety stickers on their work gear today as part of a Day of Action to promote safety in their workplaces, despite this being banned by many employers...

Bauxite Hills Project closer to operating

Metro Mining Ltd has announced a capital raising of $5.6 million, comprising a fully underwritten shareholder rights issue aimed at raising $3.6 million, which follows a successful placement which...

Wesfarmers Curragh Mine jobs cut this week

Wesfarmers Curragh Mine has begun telling up to 30 permanent workers that their roles will be made redundant today. A spokesperson said workers would be progressively advised of the outcome of the...

Queensland Budget “overlooks” resources industry

The Palaszczuk Government released the state budget today, announcing a $29.7 million  investment in 2015-16 to support drought-affected landholders, protect water resources and underpin the...

Peabody sells Wilkie Creek Mine

Peabody Energy has confirmed this week that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Sekitan Resources Pty, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exergen Pty, Ltd., to sell Peabody’s...

Billion dollar Shenhua Watermark Project approved

Shenhua Australia today welcomed Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s approval of the $1 billion Watermark Project, subject to stringent controls under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity...

Senator threatens to “tackle” Abbott over CSG

Former Palmer United Party senator Glenn Lazarus has threatened to tackle Prime Minister Tony Abbott if he does not limit coal seam gas exploration. Senator Lazarus presented the Prime...

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