Speculation about the future of the Point Henry Alcoa smelter in Geelong has ended this morning, with news that the 50-year-old site will close in August.
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Report claims mining companies do not have a social licence to operate
Research by the University of Melbourne has found the concept of a social licence to operate is “purely metaphorical” and is negatively impacting both mining companies and the communities in which they operate.
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CFMEU backs Anglo’s Drayton South mine expansion
The CFMEU has urged the NSW government to get behind the expansion of Anglo American’s Drayton South mine.
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Public have their say on Moolarben Coal expansion plans
The Planning Assessment Commission will hold several meetings in Mudgee this month as it reviews Moolarben Coal’s plans to extend its mining operations.
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Roy Hill mine workers paid a bonus for not striking
Employees at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine project are set to receive a bonus of $205 a week if they do not take strike action.
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Council want answers on BMA’s Saraji mine job cuts
Isaac Regional Council says it wants to know how many of the 230 job cuts from BMA’s Saraji coal mine will come from the local community.
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1300 Forge Group workers lose jobs
The Forge Group collapse has left 1300 people out of work as administrators confirm there is no money to pay employees.
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Roy Hill mine contract uncertain after Forge Group collapse
Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine says it too early to speculate how the Forge Group collapse will impact on the $7 billion project.
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Uni leavers get hands-on experience through BHP’s Graduates Program
BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal has recruited nine university graduates to work at its three south-coast coal mines.
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Gladstone locals asked to have their say on energy projects
Gladstone residents have been asked to participate in a survey aimed at identifying the effects of gas and coal projects on the region.
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Job cuts part of construction wind-down on Bechtel’s projects
While some workers on Curtis Island will lose their jobs this week as the LNG project’s move from construction to commissioning, Bechtel says it is still actively recruiting for specialist roles.
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120 jobs snapped up at Blair Athol mine
Of the 2100 applications received for work at Blair Athol mine, a lucky 120 people have been offered positions at the operation.
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Fake mine training qualifications prompts safety alert
A number of Queensland mine workers could be operating under false qualifications, forcing the Department of Natural Mines and Resources to issue a safety warning to mining companies.
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Gujarat NRE to sack 10 coal mine workers
Winding up its voluntary redundancy scheme, Gujarat NRE is preparing to sack ten workers through forced redundancies.
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Businesses prepare for next stage of Queensland’s LNG boom
As the construction phase for the Curtis Island LNG projects winds up, local businesses are being schooled on how to diversify in order to gain work in the second phase of the gas boom.
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Gujarat NRE looking to change name to Wollongong Coal
Looking to leave a horror year behind, Gujarat NRE is planning to change its name to Wollongong Coal Ltd.
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Glencore’s Collinsville mine restarts production after four-month hiatus
Production has restarted at Glencore’s Collinsville mine after a closure of more than four months.
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MUA seeking 22 per cent wage hike for offshore oil and gas workers
The Maritime Union of Australia says it is seeking a pay rise of 22 per cent over four years for those working in support roles for the offshore oil and gas industry.
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Gujarat looks to cut 13 more jobs
Gujarat NRE said it needs to cut a further 13 jobs to keep its operations viable.
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Greens accuse CSG industry of “abandoning its own workers”
The Greens have accused the CSG industry of abandoning its workers after Arrow Energy cut 250 jobs from its Queensland operations this week as it attempts to manage costs.
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