An improvement in employment prospects for professionals in Australia’s exploration and mining industry has slowed, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists’ (AIG) latest employment survey.
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Queensland outlaws underground coal gasification
Underground coal gasification (UCG) has been banned in Queensland after legislation was passed through state parliament yesterday.
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More protection provided for black lung sufferers
Black lung sufferers will have better access to workers compensation after a new bill passed by the Queensland Government.
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MMG to launch production at Dugald River as zinc prices soar
MMG is on track to be producing at the Dugald River zinc operation in Queensland ahead of schedule as it aims to capitalise on a tightening market for the mineral.
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Mining leads Australian job growth
Mining continues to experience the greatest job ad growth of all industries featured on online portal SEEK.
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Proposed bill to help resources companies, landholders ‘co-exist’
The Queensland Government has introduced new legislation in Parliament designed to improve negotiations between resources companies and landholders.
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Hammer secures Mt Isa JV with Glencore
Australian junior Hammer Metals has formed a joint venture (JV) with Glencore after acquiring AuKing’s interest in properties at Mount Isa in Queensland.
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NRW expands mining business with $85m east coast acquisition
NRW is extending its geographical reach with an $85 million acquisition of east coast mining services contractor Golding Group.
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Adani’s Abbot Point Coal gets $12k fine for stormwater release
Adani’s Abbot Point Bulk Coal has been issued a $12,190 fine for an unauthorised stormwater release from its coal handling facility during Tropical Cyclone Debbie which struck Queensland in March this year.
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New player sees growth in Queensland mining sector
Recent Queensland transport and logistics entrant Centurion said it expects activity in Queensland’s multibillion-dollar mining, resources and infrastructure sector to further pick up in the next 18 months.
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Sharing stories to reinforce mining health and safety
Innovation and shared stories took centre stage at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference this week, with attendance the highest it has been in three years.
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A Swift answer to a more comfortable FIFO lifestyle
Swift Networks is working with mining companies around Australia to improve the entertainment and communications facilities at FIFO villages.
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Sedgman wins EPC contract at Stanwell coal operation
Stanwell Corp has awarded Sedgman a $6 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to provide a tailings dewatering facility at the Meandu mine coal handling and preparation plant in Queensland.
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Construction progresses at Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine
Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine is on track for production after construction activities commenced at the site.
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Queensland and Western Australia fuel growth in job advertising
The mining, resource and energy industry enjoyed the fastest rate of advertising growth of all industries on jobs portal SEEK in June, according to Australian and New Zealand managing director Michael Ilczynski.
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Difficult conditions fail to derail Aurizon
Mining freight operator Aurizon has rebounded from a variety of challenges over the past decade, most recently the devastation caused by Cyclone Debbie.
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Blueprint for exploration in the North West Minerals Province released
A new exploration blueprint has been launched to drive the next wave of resources sector investment in Queensland’s North West Minerals Province.
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Unearthed Accelerator Program kicks off
The Unearthed Accelerator Program, designed to support startups creating products for the resources industry, began on Friday July 14 in Brisbane with a team announcement event at River City Labs.
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Construction to begin at Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine
Metro Mining has completed raising all funding required to begin construction of the Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
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Capricorn Copper secures funding for Queensland mine restart
Capricorn Copper has locked in a $45 million funding agreement to restart its mine in northwest Queensland.
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