The Environmental Impact Statement for the Shenhua Watermark Coal Project near Gunnedah in north west NSW has been released for public consultation.
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Miner to resume lead exports
Rosslyn Hill Mining, formerly known as Magellan Metals, has been given the green light to resume lead exports after shutting down in 2011 due to environmental and health concerns.
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Precious metals in landfills can be a gold mine – INFOGRAPHIC
There’s gold in them thar landfills, as millions of dollars worth of this and other precious metals are lying there, hidden in components that make up many out-dated electronics.
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Minerals Council welcomes new dust reduction programs
The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed the new dust Pollution Reduction Programs announced in Hunter Valley by NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker.
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Illegal gold mining leads to mercury contamination in Peru
A study of mercury contamination in a south-eastern Peruvian jungle found unsafe levels of the toxic metal in 78 percent of adults in the regional capital.
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Government to retain renewable energy target
The nation will still aim to ensure 20 per cent of Australia's electricity comes from renewable sources by 2020.
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Call for Pacific mining activities to be managed sustainably
Pacific Island ministers and development experts have called on governments to ensure mining companies are environmentally responsible and comply with international transparency standards.
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Mine expected to sidestep new legislation
Changes to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act announced by Environment Minister Tony Burke on Tuesday will afford increased protection to water resources.
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Ammonia leak at Orica Kooragang Island factory
Orica and the Environmental Protection Agency are investigating an ammonia leak that occurred at Orica’s Kooragang Island ammonia plant yesterday at approximately 1:15 pm.
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Federal Government moves to increase mine approval powers
Federal Government Environment Minister Tony Burke on Tuesday announced plans to increase powers around the approval and rejection of coal mine and coal seam gas projects.
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Stream Magazine, coming to a screen near you
Today marks the release of sustainability magazine Stream’s first 2013 edition.
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Lock the Gate wants tougher laws on mining
Anti mining group Lock the Gate is launching a national campaign calling for immediate law reforms for the mining industry.
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Rio Tinto fined for environmental infringement
Mining giant Rio Tinto has been fined for a breach of environmental regulations while releasing water from its Hail Creek mine during recent floods.
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Dairy protests: Got coal with your milk?
Protesters take on NZ dairy company Fonterra over proposed coal mine.
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Enviros apologise to Palmer for ‘unfounded’ claims
The World Wildlife Fund has withdrawn its comments and apologised for 'unfounded' claims made about Clive Palmer's nickel refinery in north Queensland.
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New Australian technology ignites lignite coal
Transforming low grade lignite coal into a high energy, low emission product is what Australian company GTL Energy have realised.
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Mine expansion denied amid community concern
Berrima Colliery’s plan to extend its coalmining operations to 2020 has been refused after locals complained about noise and traffic from coal-hauling trucks.
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Environmentalist escapes jail
An environmentalist has escaped jail after charges against her were thrown out of the Narrabri Local Court.
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New Tarkine mine to create 1000 jobs
A third new mining project in Tasmania’s Tarkine region is likely to gain approval soon, Premier Lara Giddings said.
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Nine coal mines accused of breaching environmental rules
A total of nine coal mines in Central Queensland have been accused of breaching environmental conditions after dumping affected water into rivers this year
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