Former Resources Minister Ian Macfarlane has been appointed the next chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council. QRC President Rag Udd, who begins his presidency role today, made the...
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Tributes have been flowing this week after the retirement announcements of two resource industry leaders. Former resources and energy Minister Ian Macfarlane and Shadow Minister Gary Gray both...
Minister for Industry and Science Ian McFarlane has been dumped, as new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces a new Cabinet. Speaking in front of the media, Mr Turnbull said he was announcing a...
The Mines Minister is playing down reports that a ‘blow out’ at a water bore near Chinchilla is related to the increased coal seam gas (CSG) extraction activity in the area. Last...
QCoal has has been named 2014 Queensland Miner of the Year at the Mining 2014 Resources Convention in Brisbane overnight. The Award was presented to Christopher Wallin, Managing Director of QCoal...
Minister for Immigration, Scott Morrison, yesterday flagged the government’s intention to water down English language requirements for Australia’s skilled migration programs, prompting dire safety...
Sixteen resource companies will share in $1.5 million in collaborative drilling grants issued by the Queensland government as part of a program to boost exploration in the state. Mines Minister...
Adani’s massive $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine and rail project, north west of Clermont in the Galilee Basin, has just received the green light to begin construction after receiving...
Global competitiveness, working within communities and exploration: three themes identified as key priorities as a joint government and resources sector initiative starts taking shape. In a first for...
