A Rio Tinto coal mine is releasing seeds over its operations to reduce dust.
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Green state backflips on mining
Tasmania reassesses mining and finds support in unexpected places. Alex Heber reports.
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Coal miner seeks water discharge approvals
GlencoreXstrata’s Mangoola coal mine in the Hunter Valley is applying for approval to discharge salt water into the Hunter River.
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Newcastle turbine gone with the wind
The famous Kooragang Island wind turbine in Newcastle will be up for sale, making way for a coal-loader in the future.
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An alternative: Deep-sea tailings placement
Dr Tracy Shimmield looks at deep-sea mine tailings placement and explores the need for site-specific guidelines.
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Oil and gas exploration too close to Abrolhos Islands: Greens
The Federal Government’s release of potential gas and oil exploration sites has drawn criticism from green groups who say the area is too close to the Abrolhos Islands.
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CSG blockade asks for the council’s help
Wollongong City Council’s opposition to CSG will be tested tonight when Greens councillor Jill Merrin will ask it to support a blockade if exploration drilling is approved.
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Rio starts talks about the future of Bougainville mine
Talks are today being held on the reopening of Rio Tinto’s Bougainville copper mine, and for the first time landowners will be formally consulted about the project.
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Santos confirms uncontrolled oil leak in Queensland
Santos has come under fire from environmentalist groups after it confirmed the leakage of 240,000 litres of oil over five days near the Queensland-South Australian border.
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Noise concerns muffled
Mining coal is an around the clock operation with mines working 24/7 to efficiently produce the commodity. Companies are investing millions to mitigate the impacts on local communities. Vicky Validakis reports.
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NGOs unconvinced over Mining for Development initiative
An Australian mineral management initiative is under fire for favouring corporate interests more than developing nations.
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Mining puts pressure on koala numbers
Mining developments are continuing to put pressure on central Queensland’s koala populations.
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Shenhua perseveres with NSW coal mine
The world’s largest miner is set to develop its first greenfield mine project outside of China, as it seeks to receive the final environmental approval for its Watermark Coal project in NSW. Vicky Validakis reports.
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Hunter residents tally mining’s impact
Over 2500 coal mine blasts have been recorded in the Upper Hunter region last year.
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New iron plant uses biomass fuel
A new iron plant has been given the go ahead, using green technology the facility is expected to produce 100,000 metric tonnes of iron nuggets per year.
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Tasmanian deputy premier downplays mining-environment tussle
There are rumblings in Tasmania the environment movement is changing its focus from the forest sector to mining after the State Parliament passed the forest peace deal law.
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Miners to foot clean-up costs
The NT Government has come under fire for its plans to introduce a new levy on miners which is estimated to raise more than $6 million a year.
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Malaysian election pushes Lynas shares up
Shares in Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corporation have risen following the re-election of Malaysia's coalition, reducing uncertainty around further regulatory hurdles at its controversial plant.
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NT slugs miners with new levy
Fears of a Labor-style mining tax debacle have been prompted after miners operating in the Northern Territory say they have been “sprung” with a new levy.
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Troubled explosive manufacturer records profit jump
Mining service and chemicals company Orica has today announced a half year profit increase to $267 million, up 6 per cent compared to the same time last year.
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