The NSW Minerals Council has released a blueprint for mental health and wellbeing in the mining industry.
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Class action against OZ Minerals
OZ Minerals has been threatened with a lawsuit over alleged failures to disclose debt refinancing dating back to 2008 when the company was formed.
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Glencore’s upgraded export berth a boon for local suppliers
Glencore says the development of Berth 8 at the Port of Townsville has injected more than $20 million into the North Queensland economy.
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Keep a lid on it: the controversy over Earth’s oldest rocks
New evidence is shedding light on the processes that formed Earth’s oldest rock and mineral record – processes that influenced the early evolution of life. Macquarie University's Craig O'Neill explains.
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Minerals: From the end to the beginning [Video]
A great video from Joy Global detailing the journey minerals make to get from the site to your hands.
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Nine ridiculously named minerals and rocks
Here at Australian Mining we've gathered nine of the most ridiculous, yet real, names for minerals and rocks.
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Government commits to keeping Antarctica free of mining
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said Antarctica should not be a place of mineral exploitation, stating it was critical for Australia to protect the southern continent from resource exploration.
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Broken Hill Council look to buy $1.3 million mineral collection
Broken Hill City Council are looking to buy a collection of more than 8000 mineral pieces valued at around $1.3 million so they remain in the local community.
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China wants to send more workers to build mines
The China Mining Association has called on the Australian government to let more Chinese workers into the country in order to fast-track the construction of mining projects.
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Greens’ hearing against Tarkine mine begins
A hearing for Greens group Save the Tarkine’s legal bid against Riley Creek mine has started in Hobart.
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NSW’s broken planning system in need of repair
The Minerals Council recently released research from PricewaterhouseCoopers, which said project delays of 12 months or more could cost NSW 29,000 jobs, $10.3 billion in lost investment and $600 million a year in lost mining royalties over the next 20 years.
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People encouraged to use their ‘Voice for Mining’
The NSW Minerals Council has today launched a new initiative to give a greater voice to people who support mining in NSW.
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Mining industry spends $1.15 bn on training: report
Often accused of not providing enough training opportunities,a new report claims the mining industry spent more than $1.15 billion on training over the last two years.
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Top ten deadly rocks and minerals
A list of ten of the most deadly, and often beautiful, rocks and minerals.
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Mining women recognised at NSW Minerals Council’s WIMIN_NSW
The NSW mining awards for women were held in Sydney last night, celebrating the breadth of female talent across the industry.
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Mitch Hooke resigns
Minerals Council of Australia chief Mitch Hooke will step down at the end of this year after deciding not to renew his contract.
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Zimbabwe asks Australia for mining aid; despite threatening foreign miners
Zimbabwe has asked Australia to aid it in exploiting its mineral deposits while at the same time it cracks down on foreign operations in the country.
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NSW miners focus on community at conference
The NSW Minerals Council have highlighted mining's obligation to community and environment ahead of an exploration forum next week.
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NSW land use rules create less certainty, NSW Minerals Council says
The release of the new strategic land use policy for NSW has drawn criticism both from miners and farmers.
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Acid plant shutdown sees increased smelter emissions
The extended closure of Incitec Pivot's acid plant in Queensland has resulted in Xstrata's copper smelter's increasing sulphur dioxide emission levels.
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