The Queensland Government has launched a new annual exploration program, releasing 826km2 of land for tender for minerals and gas exploration over the next 12 months.
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QLD supports new mine worker memorial
The QLD government is contributing to the construction of a new Moura Miners’ Memorial to honour workers who died in mining accidents.
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More suspected cases of black lung
Around 20 Queensland miners will be retested for black lung following US reviews of the x-rays, which have detected signs of the disease.
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Mines minister announces new regime to protect coal miner’s health
Natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has announced a new three step regime to safeguard the health of coal miners.
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Health screening system for coal workers a failure: report
The final report into the re-emergence of coal worker pneumoconiosis (CWP) has confirmed the failure of the health screening system designed to protect coal miners.
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QLD Government boost to abandoned mine safety
The QLD Government will commit $42 million in the 2016-17 State Budget to manage public safety risks related to abandoned mine sites throughout the state.
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One dollar coal mine reopens, creates new jobs
The Isaac Plains coal mine reopened yesterday, highlighting the promising long term prospects for the state’s resources sector.
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Native title holders fight Carmichael approvals
Wangan and Jagalingou native title holders have launched a fresh legal offensive on Adani Australia, this time against the recent mining approvals granted by the Queensland Government.
W&J representatives
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More coal miners to be diagnosed with Black Lung
With five cases of Black Lung diagnosed among Queensland miners, unions have declared they fear many more miners will be found with the disease.
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QLD eager to build mining
Queensland’s government is creating new roles and taskforces to promote mining and resources in the state.
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QLD mines minister opposes national anti mining opposition bill
Queensland resources minister Anthony Lynham has slammed the Federal Government for its plans to restrict objections to mining developments.
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Abbot Point expansion studies commence
Studies for the Abbot Point environmental impact statement (EIS) began yesterday, which if approved will enable construction of the port expansion.
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MP Pearce to remain Natural Resources Committee chairman
Qld premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated support for MP Jim Pearce as chairman of the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee.
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Member for Mirani strikes out at miners
A Qld MP caused a backlash from colleagues, industry and the media over comments about the need for greater government control over mining companies.
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