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Exploration begins on new coal project for Surat Basin

Stanmore Coal has announced it has signed an agreement with the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), a Japanese Government owned corporation, to jointly undertake an extensive...

Exploration in the state of opportunity

“Great state. Great opportunity” is the tagline of the Queensland Government and it’s also a great description of Queensland’s exploration industry. Queensland has an impressive endowment...

FIFO under fire

The issue of fly in, fly out (FIFO) workforces on mine sites is a contentious issue. There can be no doubt that for some remote operations it’s the only way to ensure a steady staffing roster...

Uranium Ban Lifted

The Queensland Government’s lifting of the uranium ban in October came as a welcome surprise to a resources sector lagging in the doldrums. Premier Campbell Newman said sustained public debate and...

Industry Q&A with Paul Bell

Chair of the newly created Queensland Uranium Implementation Committee, Paul Bell, spoke to  QMEB about what he hopes to achieve in his new role, and what he sees as the Committee’s most important...

Call to Scrap Abbot Point Port Expansion

A recent government report claiming Queensland’s three coal ports are only operating at roughly 50% capacity has prompted World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Australia to call for a halt on all new port...