Queensland Mining & Energy Bulletin
Category: Water & Environment
Four key challenges ahead for the Australian mining sector
While the mining sector has experienced tough times it seems there are calmer waters ahead, according to trade credit
Approval of the Carmichael Mine – An Australian failure to understand and apply groundwater science.
As an expert witness called by a conservation group to assist the Court, I had the privilege of observing
Better mine rehabilitation for Queensland
Palaszczuk Government implements next generation laws to ensure large mines across the state are properly rehabilitated #miningnews #qmeb #aprs
Energy company accused of major cover-up
An electricity and gas supplier accused of hiding major environmental incidents is facing new calls for an urgent investigation. According
Tougher groundwater extraction laws proposed
Resource companies wanting to take groundwater for mining activities will be subject to tougher assessment of environmental impacts under proposed new laws.
NSW mining company operations remain suspended
Young Mining’s suspension over unpaid environmental rehabilitation security deposits has been upheld in the NSW Supreme Court. The NSW
Healthy waterways in Fitzroy catchment
The collective efforts of the resources and agricultural sectors to maintain healthy waterways in the Fitzroy catchment has achieved
Budget boosts abandoned mine clean-up effort
The Palaszczuk Government will commit $42 million in the 2016-17 State Budget to manage public safety risks with abandoned mine
STUDY: Coal dust is harming coral
A new study has revealed coal dust in the ocean can kill coral and slow the growth of seagrasses
No to rehab? The mining downturn risks making mine clean-ups even more of an afterthought
Mining is environmentally damaging, but as a society we broadly accept this because of the financial benefits it provides,