The man who wiped $314 million off the value of Whitehaven Coal after issuing a fake press release has pleaded guilty in the NSW Supreme Court.
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Metgasco drills NSW government over suspension of gas exploration program
Metgasco said its shareholders risk losses of $18 million, hitting out at the NSW government’s decision to suspend its drilling licence just days before the program was set to commence near Lismore.
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Newcrest’s Cadia East underground gold mine [PHOTOS]
Newcrest officially opened its brand new Cadia East underground gold mine yesterday, and Australian Mining was on site with a camera in hand to capture the unveiling of the $2 billion project.
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New safety innovations developed in NSW mining industry
Last night the NSW mining industry recognised some of the best innovations in safety over the last year.
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Metgasco’s Bentley drilling licence remains suspended
Metgasco’s gas drilling program near Lismore remains suspended as the Office of Coal seam gas continues to assess whether the company has complied with conditions to consult with the community.
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Wollongong Coal workers negotiate pay to save jobs
In an effort to save around 120 jobs, workers at Wongawilli mine have agreed to negotiate aspects of their enterprise agreements with Wollongong Coal.
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Tinkler tells ICAC he donates to political parties because he’s “such a great guy”.
Former billionaire coal magnate Nathan Tinkler has told a corruption hearing he makes political donations because he is “such a great guy”.
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Santos shareholders reject calls to ditch Narrabri CSG project
Santos shareholders have voted to keep working on the company’s Narrabri CSG project, rejecting a resolution which would have seen the company walk away from the $1 billion operation.
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500 jobs slashed as two Hunter Valley coal mines close
500 jobs are set to be slashed in the Hunter Valley as two major coal mines are placed into care and maintenance.
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Wollongong Coal asks miners go forgo wages
Wollongong Coal has asked its workers to go without pay until a stop-gap mining solution is approved by the New South Wales government.
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Metgasco and Obeid family links come to light after ICAC referral
Gas company Metgasco was referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption by NSW Resource Minister Anthony Roberts as links to former Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid emerge.
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Perilya mine dumps MacMahon contract
Broken Hill’s Perilya mine will end its shotcrete contract with MacMahon in a move set to lead to job losses at the site.
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Nathan Tinkler arrives at the ICAC
Nathan Tinkler has arrived at the ICAC in Sydney but is not expected to give evidence until tomorrow amid allegations he donated thousands of dollars to the Liberal Party and tried to bribe a Labor MP.
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Metgasco’s drilling permit suspended, referred to ICAC
The NSW government has banned Metgasco from continuing a drilling program near Lismore until the company can prove it has undertaken "genuine and effective consultation" with the community.
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Andrew Mackenzie discusses sales and productivity at mining conference
BHP Billiton has told a mining conference that portfolio simplification is compelling, but said a decision on whether to sell a number of non-core assets or go ahead with a $US15 billion demerger had not been made.
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Glencore’s Mangoola coal mine gets ramp-up approval from PAC
The Planning Assessment Commission has approved a modification of Glencore’s Mangoola mine which will see the site ramp up coal production by 3 million tonnes a year.
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New drug testing clinic to service north-west NSW mining industry
A new drug testing clinic is set to open in Boggabri to cater for the growing mining industry in north-west New South Wales.
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Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project [infographic]
Located 25 kilometres south of Dubbo the $1 billion Dubbo Zirconia Project (DZP) will create 450 jobs and have a 70-year lifespan.
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‘Environmental choir’ blocks Whitehaven Coal trucks
Haulage at Whitehaven Coal’s Tarrawonga mine was temporarily halted this morning after members of the Ecopella choir locked themselves to the operation's front gates.
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Autonomous truck trials flagged for BHP coal mines
In an attempt to improve productivity and reduce costs, BHP’s trial of driverless haul truck technology is set to expand from Pilbara iron ore mines to east coast coal mines.
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