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Warming up to solar energy

In this edition of Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin we talk to the University of Queensland’s Professor John Foster who works as a Professor of Economics, Director of the Energy Economics and...

Weipa Solar Plant to power Rio Tinto mine

Rio Tinto and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has successfully commenced commercial operation at a remote...

Energy Productivity Target to improve 40% by 2030

The Australian Government has set a target for national energy productivity to improve by 40 per cent by 2030 to help reduce Australians’ energy bills and tackle climate change.  “Improving national...

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. HYDE PARK COAL PROJECT Who:...

North Queensland power station gets green light

A new $18 million power plant will be built on Palm Island, off Townsville, after being given the go ahead by the Palaszczuk Government. Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

AGL SA ordered to pay $700,000 misleading customers

THE Federal Court has ordered AGL South Australia to pay penalties of $700,000 and to offer refunds of about $780,000 to 23,000 consumers for making false or misleading representations about the...

01-Positive Energy

Renewables in mining – Futuristic or realistic

[hr]Mining is an energy-intensive industry and energy is an essential operational consideration. Energy access is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive in many regions of the world, with...

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