FIFO workers hopes have been quashed in court after the Fair Work Commission ruled recreation leave would not be included in termination notices.
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Adani sees another environmental legal challenge
The Environmental Defenders Office Queensland (EDO Qld) has filed a new challenge to Adani’s Carmicheal coal mine.
Carmichael
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Newmont acts on bribery allegations
Allegations of bribery have led Newmont to review its compliance with US foreign bribery law.
“We occasionally identify or
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Hail Creek remains “recalcitrant” on long-running injury claim
A long workplace injury battle with Rio Tinto has reached a new conclusion, with a Federal Court judge criticising Rio Tinto for its treatment of a former bulldozer operator and driller, and upholding
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Road Safety Tribunal Bill Abolished
Federal parliament has scrapped the Gillard government’s road safety tribunal, skirting a minimum wage decision for owner-driver truckies.
Legislation to abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal
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QLD government bans coal gasification
Queensland’s government has banned coal gasification due to ‘its environmental impact’.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr. Anthony Lynham announced the immediate ban, committing
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Special purpose liquidator for Queensland Nickel will turn up the heat on Clive Palmer
In a very rare move, the federal government plans to use its position as a creditor to call for the appointment of a special purpose liquidator to recover taxpayers funds from Clive Palmer and associated
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Samsung wins $68 million over Roy Hill subcontractor
Roy Hill principle construction contractor Samsung C&T will seize $68 million in security bonds from Duro Felguera, following a Supreme Court win last week.
This is the second time Samsung has won
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All of humanity should share in the space mining boom
One solitary asteroid might be worth trillions of dollars in platinum and other metals. Exploiting these resources could lead to
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Rio Tinto and Sinosteel extend Channar JV
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel have extended their Channar Mining joint venture in the Pilbara.
This new agreement, together with a separate agreement for Rio to supply iron ore from the Pilbara, will allow for
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Native title holders fight Carmichael approvals
Wangan and Jagalingou native title holders have launched a fresh legal offensive on Adani Australia, this time against the recent mining approvals granted by the Queensland Government.
W&J representatives
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Palmer may have broken the law: Queensland Nickel administrators
The administrators investigating Clive Palmer’s Queensland Nickel (QN) have found that – contrary to his denials – he acted as a “shadow director” of the failed enterprise. They have
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AFP reportedly investigating Australian North Korean mining links
Australian miners embroiled in Panama Papers scandal
Australian miners that own assets in North Korea have become embroiled in the Panama Papers scandal, which have brought to light possible collusion in breaking UN sanctions.
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Ausdrill sues Senex
Ausdrill subsidiary Energy Drilling Australia (EDA) has sued Senex Energy for an alleged breach of contract.
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WA School of Mining students shot in botched drug deal
Two Curtin University students were shot in a botched drug deal last night in New Orleans, after competing in the 38th International Collegiate Mining Games in Montana.
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Rio Tinto goes to trial over Forge collapse
Rio Tinto has gone to trial over $185 million in claimed losses as a result of the collapse of engineering company Forge Group in 2014.
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Miner suing for millions over brain damage incident
A miner who received brain damage in a traffic accident after his shift is suing his employers for $2.5 million.
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Solomon Islands issues apology to Axiom Resources
The Solomon Islands government has retracted a statement issued last week which made implications about the conduct of Australian miner Axiom Resources.
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Axiom Mining loses Solomon Islands nickel lease
Axiom Mining’s licences over a nickel laterite deposit on the Solomon Islands has been set aside, ending another chapter in the five-year running dispute over land leasing.
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