Community groups in the Hunter Valley will conduct their own testing of coal train dust after rejecting a recent report that stated coal trains did not have stronger associations with elevated particulates.
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BMA expansion plans go on public display
Expansion plans for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s Broadmeadow underground and Goonyella Riverside mine are open for public comment.
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CSG drilling rejected in the Illawarra
Apex Energy have been denied permission to drill 16 exploration wells within Illawarra water catchment areas.
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3 Reasons thorough project management is needed for mine sites
Project management has come a long way in the last ten years. Lily Ambrosi explains how proper planning can help miners avoid serious incidents on site.
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Mangoola coal mine: In focus
Despite the downturn in coal, not every mine is shutting up shop, Alex Heber and Vicky Validakis report.
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Endangered northern quolls found on Rio’s Cape York bauxite mine
Rio Tinto’s bauxite mining staff have discovered a rare quoll population at its operations located around Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula.
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Maules Creek mine protest continues for second day
Local Indigenous community members have spent a second day protesting against Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine, claiming the company failed to consult them about cultural and heritage concerns.
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Miners see red over double green tape
The mining industry is fighting against the doubling of green tape between federal and state governments, saying it has forked out an additional $820 million over 10 years to get federal environmental grants.
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WA move to streamline environmental approvals
Newly appointed Western Australian mines minister Bill Marmion is throwing support behind junior miners, vowing to streamline environmental approvals processes.
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Green concerns over river gold mining
Greens candidate for Cowper NSW Carol Vernon has expressed worry over the possibility of mining in the headwaters of the Clarence River.
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Environmental groups urge Aurizon to dump GVK coal deal
Environmental groups have sent Aurizon an open letter urging them to dump plans to buy GVK Hancock’s rail and port project, adding they will use any peaceful means necessary to stop the projects being built.
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QLD sand mining set to reignite Green debate
The QLD state government is extending sand mining leases in North Stradbroke Island, potentially setting off an environmental stoush.
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Thousands expected at Tasmanian pro-mining rally
A pro-mining rally in Tasmania has been overwhelmed by the levels of support it has received.
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‘Water trigger’ bill passes the Senate
The bill known as the ‘water trigger’ amendment has passed the Senate, giving the Commonwealth the responsibility of ensuring there are no impacts on water systems when considering CSG or coal mining applications.
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Leave coal in the ground, save the planet: climate change report
A new report calling on Australian coal to be left in the ground to combat climate change has been labelled as ‘taxpayer-funded environmental activism’ by the industry.
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Study shows lead concerns at Mt. Isa
A new study has found a categorical link between mining activities in Mount Isa and lead contamination in local children.
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Toxins at mine sites near homes
Over 20 mine processing sites in Western Australia may contain toxins such as mercury, lead and arsenic.
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Greens take aim at Riley Creek mine
An environmental group received an injunction extension against the planned Shree Minerals mine near Smithton only two weeks ago.
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Land of The Hobbit up for platinum mining
The New Zealand Government is looking to advance platinum mining as exploration rights to over 4400 square kilometres of the South Island could be approved this year.
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Rivers feel brunt of mining in TAS
Tasmania’s Resources Minister Bryan Green said mining activity has contaminated about 40 Tasmanian rivers.
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