The Fitzroy Coal Terminal at Port Alma is set to use a new and innovative loading technique if it gets the go ahead from the government.
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Coal companies to cut jobs blaming the royalty hike
A survey reveals coal companies in Queensland are looking to cut costs and jobs after the recently announced coal royalty increase puts pressure on the sector.
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The QLD Government wants cash for CSG exploration, angering miners
The Queensland Government has again angered the mining industry over plans to introduce cash bidding for coal seam gas (CSG) exploration.
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The uranium debate heats up
The issues surrounding coal mining in Australia have once again reignited the uranium debate. But with controversy still surrounding the mineral, we look at the state of uranium mining in Australia and ask if mining the mineral will ever be considered the norm.
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Women to take on men in mining
The Queensland Government is offering $20,000 to encourage more women into the mining industry.
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Record profit for port despite Newman’s criticism
Premier Campbell Newman refused to retract his negative comments about Gladstone Ports Corporation despite the companies huge profit increase.
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Xstrata’s bid for QLD’s biggest coal mine: court hears of losses and gains
The historic court case between mining giant Xstrata and local farmers and environmentalists had its first day in court yesterday.
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Anglo and Citic could join forces on rival Marcarthur bid
Anglo American and China’s Citic Group are rumoured to have joined forces to trump Peabody Energy and ArcelorMittal’s $4.7 billion bid for Macarthur Coal according to a report in the UK’s Financial Times
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Sex workers in mining towns facing discrimination
An interesting controversy has arisen out of the mining boom, with sex workers reporting discrimination from hoteliers.
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Extension for decision on 100% FIFO workforce
The Queensland government has requested more time to make a decision on the controversial mining camp near Moranbah.
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Anger at Sydney CSG meeting
The controversial coal seam gas debate has reached New South Wales, with a community meeting in inner west Sydney last night producing some angry exchanges between environmentalists and mining representatives.
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Miners remember lost mates at Ipswich
While the Pike River mine tragedy and even the Beaconsfield tragedy are fresher in most of our minds, there was a different one affecting some people yesterday.
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Aquila expects return to full production after floods impact
Despite its quarterly coal production being significantly impacted by the unforeseen wild Queensland weather, Aquila Resources expects its mine to reach capacity by the end of the year.
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More strikes at BMA mines
Following on from a total ban on overtime, unions have pledged to continue industrial action against BMA over rostering and pay requirements.
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100% FIFO necessary: BMA boss
BMA has weighed in on the debate surrounding the company’s proposed 100 per cent fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Caval Ridge operations near Moranbah, saying plans have been misunderstood.
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FIFO could save QLD tourism
The much-criticised fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) arrangements used in the resources industry may have more important benefits than first thought, particularly for the tourism market in Queensland.
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“Average” mines don’t exist: Queensland mining industry
The coal industry in Queensland believes there is no such thing as the “average” mines the Gillard government’s carbon tax refers to.
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Possible 24hr strikes at Bowen Basin mines
The strikes at BHPBilliton’s Bowen Basin mines look set to continue as the company fails to reach an agreement with the union.
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Dispute at QLD coal mine puts 400 jobs at risk
About 400 jobs are in the balance as two mining companies continue to argue about a marketing agreement, causing a Queensland mine’s stockpiles to reach near capacity.
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Peabody bids for Macarthur Coal
Peabody Energy has offered to buy Macarthur Coal for almost $5 billion; one day after the announcement of the carbon tax put coalmining at risk throughout Australia.
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