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Coal, alumina, copper boost record resources revenue
For a sixth consecutive financial year, Australia’s resources have set a new export revenue record with $413 billion in FY22, up an extraordinary 37 per cent from the previous period.
August 5, 2022 0 comment
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MCA calls out fuel tax fallacy
The Minerals Council of Australia says proposals to increase fuel tax on regional businesses would be devastating for communities, undermine their competitiveness and adversely impact thousands of jobs in regional Australia.
May 23, 2022 0 comment
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Resources sector welcomes greenfields promise
The WA resources sector has welcomed election promises that would see greenfields agreements increase to up to six years.
April 20, 2022 0 comment
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New mines needed in Victoria by 2030: MCA
The Victorian mining industry had an economic output of $1 billion in 2020-21, sustaining more than 4700 full-time jobs, according to a report commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
April 7, 2022 0 comment
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Skills shortage and exports major focus in Federal Budget
The 2022–23 Federal Budget has backed the resources sector, with a focus on upskilling and diversifying Australia’s exports.
March 30, 2022 0 comment
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Boosting Apprenticeships boosted once more
The Federal Government has extended two apprenticeship support programs following their success in welcoming more than 385,000 apprentices to get a start in their chosen field.
March 28, 2022 0 comment
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Industry ramps up support on International Women’s Day
AMMA reaffirms its commitment to stamping out workplace sexual harassment as it progresses a national task force on International Women’s Day.
March 8, 2022 0 comment
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Vic boosts exploration with latest land release
Victoria’s exploration sector is expected to grow in the coming years, as 11,000 square kilometres of land is released to the public in the state’s west.
March 7, 2022 0 comment
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Industry associations seek Govt support
SACOME and the Minerals Council of Australia are calling for government support to improve mining productivity.
February 15, 2022 0 comment
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Iron ore sets new export revenue record
Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
February 4, 2022 0 comment
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Pitt welcomed back to Federal Cabinet
Nationals MP Keith Pitt has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Resources and Water, bringing a focus on regional and rural communities at a Federal level.
October 26, 2021 0 comment
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Iron ore sees Australian trade set another record: ABS
Mineral, metal and energy exports have underpinned a monthly record for the Australian export revenue surplus, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
October 6, 2021 0 comment
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Coal-mining towns deserve $259 million in royalties: report
Blueprint Institute has released a report encouraging government support for coal-mining regions at risk of being left out in the cold.
September 29, 2021 0 comment
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Job listings lengthen for embattled mining industry
Mining job listings online have risen in contrast to the rest of Australia’s decline, as several states continue to battle a skills shortage.
September 24, 2021 0 comment
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Earthquake halts operations at Victorian gold mine
White Rock Minerals has had to suspend underground operations at its Woods Point gold project after a magnitude six earthquake struck near Mansfield in Victoria.
September 22, 2021 0 comment
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ICMM paving the way for improved water reporting
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is committed to improving the quality and consistency of corporate water reporting in the mining industry.
August 27, 2021 0 comment
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Incentives discussed for large energy consumers
The Federal Government has welcomed comment on its new Safeguard Crediting Mechanism which seeks to benefit large carbon emitters by reducing energy costs.
August 24, 2021 0 comment
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Resources industry digs up export record
Australia’s resources industry has shipped $299.6 billion in export revenue during the 2020-21 financial year, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
August 6, 2021 0 comment
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There’s more to mining at Anglo’s Dawson operation
Anglo American has taken part in a new campaign at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland, advocating for land rehabilitation and responsible mining.
August 2, 2021 0 comment
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EU emissions tax threatens Australian exports
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has sparked concern over Australia’s exports and carbon emission regulation.
July 20, 2021 0 comment