A program which trains Indigenous women to drive mining haul trucks has won a national award.
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Mining worth $37 billion to the state of Queensland
A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
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Gas drilling slows down in Queensland
Gas industry slowdowns have led Saxon Energy Services to offer voluntary redundancy packages to staff in Queensland.
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Miner sues for $2 million after car crash
A man who left a mine site after work and drove for 10 hours before crashing is suing for negligence.
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Mining investment plunges to record lows
Investment in new mining projects is at its lowest level in 10 years.
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Search on for a “mining champion” to defend industry
Do you want to win a three year contract to defend the mining industry? An association in QLD is running a competition aimed at fighting back against negativity levelled at the sector.
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CMFEU questions why BHP cuts jobs to lower costs
The CFMEU said there are other ways BHP Billiton can save money rather than cutting thousands of jobs.
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QGC announces new community fund
QGC has called for submissions from community groups in the Western Downs and Gladstone region with grants of between $10,000 and $50,000 up for grabs.
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Adani’s Carmichael mine receives $1 billion boost
Adani has signed a deal which will see the State Bank of India extend a $1 billion credit facility to help build Carmichael mine in the Galilee Basin.
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Queensland government to help fund Galilee coal mines
The Queensland government is set to help fund new coal mines in the Galilee Basin in a bid to entice investment banks to back the projects.
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New gas jobs to come in Bowen and Surat Basins
Santos has proposed further developments to Queensland gas fields, with claims they could create a further 1900 jobs.
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Ausenco and QGC winners at global infrastructure awards
Two Australian resource companies have been recognised at an international infrastructure awards program for using innovative software solutions to help build their projects.
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LNP criticises Labor for promising to act on anti-100 per cent FIFO policy
Queensland deputy premier Jeff Seeney has accused the Labor Party of being “captive of the CFMEU” after a commitment to end 100 per cent FIFO practices.
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Adelaide explorer Minotaur recognised in Queensland awards
Adelaide based exploration company Minotaur has landed the prestigious title of Queensland Explorer of the year for the Artemis discovery.
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Mental illness compensation claim dismissed
A man who was rostered on to work the day of the Moura mine disaster has had his compensation claim for psychological damage dismissed.
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Former Grosvenor mine boss accused of stealing $4 million from Anglo American
A former Anglo American executive has been accused of stealing more than $4 million from the company.
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Glencore’s rugby league challenge pits mine against mine
Glencore workers from different coal mines in Central Queensland are set to go head-to-head in a battle away from the coal face.
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Glencore donates hundreds of thousands for Queensland health centre
Glencore has contributed $750,000 towards the construction of a new health care centre in Wandoan.
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‘No Scabs’ BHP protester fails to get job back
A miner at the Saraji coal mine, who was sacked after he waved a sign that stated: "No Principles - Scabs - No Guts", has lost a court case to have his job reinstated.
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Tony Abbott defends BHP’s 100% FIFO coal mine
Prime Minster Tony Abbott said he supports the use of a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at BHP’s new Caval Ridge mine.
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