To address persistent questions about the social licence to operate, CSIRO researchers recently interviewed a small sample of miners to canvass their views. Here are their findings.
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Katter defends mining from Greens assault
The Greens say the mining industry is crippling Queensland’s agriculture and mining sectors by pushing up the Australian dollar.
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Miners cost farmers $61.5 billion
The mining boom has cost farmers $61.5 billion in export income after pushing the Australian dollar to historic highs, according to research from left-leaning think tank The Australia Institute.
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NT reports “uncontrolled discharge” from mine
The Northern Territory's environmental watchdog has reported an “uncontrolled discharge” from Vista Gold's Mount Todd mine north of Katherine.
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Unions rubbish Milne’s “boo-hoo” speech over Labor and miners
While Christine Milne has signalled an end to the Labor-Greens alliance, Australian Workers' Union boss Paul Howes has dismissed Milne's criticism as a “boo-hoo” moment.
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New gas rules will push prices up: unions
Unions and industry have attacked The NSW Government’s decision to ban all coal seam gas activity, saying it will push up the cost of doing business in the state.
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NSW establishes “no-go zones” for CSG
The NSW Government has made controversial new changes to coal seam gas regulation, banning all activity within two kilometres of residential and industry areas.
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Orica leak not behind locals’ sickness, EPA states
The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected claims that a leak at Orica's Botany plant was behind contaminated water and local residents illness.
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Activists spreading “hysteria” over mining: Galilee
NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has launched a new attack on the anti-mining movement, accusing protesters of spreading “exaggerations” and “hysteria” about the industry.
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Extreme weather and the Pilbara. What can we expect in 50 years?
The last two months have seen a spate of cyclones and dust storms disrupt resource operations in the Pilbara.
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Miners win Tarkine battle
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has rejected a National Heritage listing for Tasmania's Tarkine region, opening the area for mining and exploration development.
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Senate to condemn Whitehaven hoax
Opposition Senate leader Eric Abetz will today move a motion to condemn anti-coal activist Jonathan Moylan, who released a fake media statement that temporarily wiped $314 million off Whitehaven Coal stocks.
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Mining has a positive impact on the Hunter economy: KPMG
Mining’s negative affects have grabbed many headlines of late, especially in the New South Wales Hunter Valley region.
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Orica talks partnerships, mercury issues at AGM
Orica has addressed its business strategy and concerns about toxicity tests at its Port Botany site at the company’s AGM.
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Middlemount coal mine floods
Yancoal's Middlemount mine has suffered heavy water inflows as the Queensland floods continue.
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Queensland floods seen from space
Looking down from outer-space, a Canadian astronaut has captured the Queensland floods from a different perspective.
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Hunter Valley residents vote to suspend coal mining expansions
More than 100 local Hunter Valley residents have unanimously voted to halt all coal mining expansions and developments surrounding the Upper Hunter town of Jerry’s Plains.
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Lynas sees High Court challenge dismissed
Rare earths miner Lynas has won the latest round of its continuing process plant battle in Malaysia.
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Whitehaven’s determination unwavering: Hoax will not stop Maules Creek project
Lately it seems there is never a dull moment for Whitehaven Coal; the miner has recently battled media onslaughts, environmental activists, the uncertainty of Nathan Tinkler’s financial status, and softening coal markets.
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Storm impacts Queensland coal supply
Heavy rains are once again threatening to disrupt Queensland’s coal industry.
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