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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Stop chucking sickies, get more pay
Coal terminal workers in Queensland could earn an extra $2500 a year if they stop taking sickies.
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GVK Hancock names former Rio Tinto executive as new CEO
Gina Rinehart’s joint venture company GVK Hancock has appointed a former Rio Tinto heavyweight as its new CEO.
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Shell’s Arrow Energy to cut hundreds of CSG jobs
Arrow Energy is set to cull its workforce with more than 250 jobs on the line.
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Doubts raised over Santos CSG well capacity to feed GLNG plant
Speculation is mounting that Santos does not have enough gas to feed its GLNG facility on Curtis Island, with analysts stating the company may need to buy as much as 35 per cent of its gas.
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MACS Engineering sold to Sci-Fleet Group
Mackay engineering company and manufacturer MACS Engineering was yesterday saved from liquidation when it was purchased by Sci-Fleet Group.
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Union vows to continue the fight for ex-Collinsville workers
The CFMEU has vowed to continue its fight against multi-national miner Glencore after claims only four locals have been given their jobs back at Collinsville mine.
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QLD mining ghost towns predicted as workers on the move
A mining communities advocate has lashed out at the Queensland government, claiming a lack of support will see regional mining centres turn into “ghost towns” as workers leave to secure FIFO jobs.
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Federal Government dumps funding for energy training centre in Gladstone
A new $21 million energy training centre in Gladstone that was set to train people to work in the gas industry has been axed by the Federal Government.
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BHP fined $60,000 for unfair dismissal of union officials
BHP has been ordered to pay $60,000 after a court found the company breached industrial laws when it sacked two CFMEU officials from its Peak Downs mine in 2011.
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First gas reaches QCLNG project on Curtis Island
BG Group will start commissioning its two LNG production trains after coal seam gas was transported from the Surat Basin to its QCLNG project on Curtis Island for the first time.
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Collinsville locals receive “thanks but no thanks” letters from Glencore: union
The CFMEU says 75 per cent of Collinsville locals have who reapplied for their jobs with Glencore have been knocked back, leaving community members “devastated”.
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What it takes to build $70 billion worth of LNG plants: Bechtel construction facts
As the LNG plants on Curtis Island continue to take shape in three projects worth billions of dollars in investments, Australian Mining did some digging to find out just what it takes to construct the facilities.Vicky Validakis reports.
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Rio Tinto say alumina dust not cause for concern
Rio Tinto say a photo of alumina dust escaping from its Yarwun wharf this week was nothing to worry about, stating the plume posed no threat to health or the environment.
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Queensland’s first oil refinery under construction in Gladstone
The assembly of Queensland’s first oil refinery will start this weekend at Yarwun, with the project representing a $55 million investment by its joint partners.
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MACS Engineering shuts, 76 lose their jobs
Mackay engineering company and manufacturer MACS Engineering went into voluntary administration yesterday and 76 workers lost their jobs.
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Cape Alumina say mining ban is bad for foreign investment
Cape Alumina says the decision to ban mining over the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve has alienated foreign investors from China, Korea and Japan.
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Gas deal drama for Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto says it is having trouble securing supply deals with Queensland’s gas proponents, fuelling speculation that an east coast gas shortage will become a reality when the Curtis Island LNG plants begin production.
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2100 people apply for 120 coal jobs in Queensland
If you applied for a job at the newly taken over Blair Athol mine, you can expect to know whether you have made it to the next stage of assessment by the end of December.
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Rockhampton looking to attract more mining business
Rockhampton Council wants a piece of the mining boom pie, telling resource companies it is open and willing for business.
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