A ban on uranium mining has returned to Western Australia. The state’s Labor Government, which stormed to power behind Mark McGowan in March, yesterday implemented a ban on uranium mining on all future granted mining leases.
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Government betrayed mining by dropping exploration incentive: AMEC
The Australia Government’s decision to dump the exploration development incentive (EDI) is a betrayal of the mineral exploration industry in the country, according to the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC).
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AMEC supports government move to make exploration more attractive
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $100 million exploring for the future program.
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ASIC under fire for supposed disclosure rule changes
Changes to disclosure rules for resource projects has received backlash from mining industry groups over claims it will affect a company’s ability to properly inform investors.
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WA mining amendment bill and budget receives mixed reaction
The West Australian Government’s latest budget held both good and poor news for the resources industry, as the state puts forward a new mining bill inquiry.
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Junior miners spooked by port privatisation bill
A proposal to privatise the Utah Point iron ore port was criticised as creating uncertainty for junior miners who currently use the port.
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Right of objection handed back to landholders
The Queensland government has passed legislation which will return rights to landholders and other objectors to take legal action against resources projects.
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Exploration Development Incentive benefits 84 companies
The Federal Exploration Development Incentive has seen broad industry coverage in the first year, with $70 million spend on greenfields exploration to the benefit of company shareholders.
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Latest exploration funding round to drive growth
A fresh round of funding for exploration in Western Australia is expected to boost the industry and help continue a recent surge in gold exploration spending.
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Exploration spending lowest since GFC
Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
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Exploration doldrums affects Kalgoorlie council budget
The rapid decrease in the number of mining tenements around Kalgoorlie has left the local council with a massive budget shortfall.
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Resources lobbyists show support for energy white paper
The release of the federal government’s Energy White Paper has attracted widespread support throughout the resources sector.
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Price gouging claims under review at Pilbara ports
A new review will be undertaken by the WA Department of Finance into Pilbara port charges for shipping at the Utah Point Bulk Export Facility.
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Mining lobby proposes new policy direction in NSW
Administration levies on exploration licences have caused a drop in the number of applications, according to AMEC.
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New round of exploration funding granted in WA
Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
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MacFarlane launches federal exploration incentive
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded the launch of the new Exploration Development Incentive, launched in Perth yesterday.
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New state budget funding targets Victorian exploration projects
The Victorian Government has earmarked $15 million to drive mineral exploration in regional and rural Victoria
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Mining industry groups welcome Coalition’s pledge to secure mining future
In a bid to boost exploration in Australia, the Coalition announced it would introduce an Exploration Development Incentive that will allow investors to deduct the expense of mining exploration against their taxable income.
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Miners hoping for exploration leg-up with Coalition
Australia’s resources sector is optimistic of the initiation of tax concessions that will give a leg up for exploration activity if the Coalition wins the election.
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Juniors in jeopardy
The future of mining is in danger if support for junior miners does not start to increase. Cole Latimer reports.
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