A new documentary about the workers’ struggle in the Queensland coal industry is due for release this month.
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Queensland LNP proposes funding assistance
Queensland’s LNP opposition has proposed to establish a new commission to help private sector projects in the Galilee Basin seek public funding.
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Mining royalties to fall by $3bn in QLD budget
The Queensland budget is set to take a $3 billion hit over the next four years on the back of falling mining royalties.
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100 per cent FIFO claims for Carmichael coal “arrogant”
The CFMEU has criticised comments from Adani’s CEO Jeyakumar Janakaraj that the Carmichael mine will have a 100 per cent FIFO workforce.
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MP Pearce to remain Natural Resources Committee chairman
Qld premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated support for MP Jim Pearce as chairman of the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee.
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Member for Mirani strikes out at miners
A Qld MP caused a backlash from colleagues, industry and the media over comments about the need for greater government control over mining companies.
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North Queensland zinc drill campaign to commence
A new diamond drilling program will start at the Thalanga Zinc Project, the first exploration there since 1998.
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Mt Isa business voices support for uranium
Mt Isa local business lobbyists have voiced their support for restarting uranium mining in Queensland’s northwest.
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Cyclone season reaches a head in NT and Qld
Two tropical cyclones are currently working their way across northern Australian coastlines.
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Confusion rises over QLD Labor FIFO policy
Confusion has arisen over QLD Labor’s FIFO policy following clarification over frontbencher Jackie Trad’s comments yesterday.
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More delays for Abbot Point coal facility
Dredging at Abbot Point will be delayed further until the incoming Queensland government takes a position on port expansion and rail infrastructure.
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New Galilee basin mining jobs overestimated
Predicted job numbers for Galilee Basin coal projects are in doubt, resulting in a complaint being lodged with the ACCC
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Mastermyne wins $20 million contract with Anglo American
Mastermyne has been awarded a $20 million contract with Anglo American.
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Queensland improves on Lost Time Injuries
Despite an horrific year for industry fatalities, a new report from Queensland showed a decrease in Lost Time Injuries.
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Santos closer to Qld gas exports
Santos is getting closer to the goal of a first shipment of gas from Curtis Island, with processing hubs near Roma now operational.
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More pressure on 100 per cent FIFO in CQ
Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
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Abbott’s support of FIFO mining will kill Moranbah: business owner
A Moranbah business owner claims Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s support of FIFO will kill the town.
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Abbot Point to dump dredge material onshore
The Queensland government has backed plans for onshore dumping of dredged material from the Abbot Point Port expansion.
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Peabody apprentices sacked without warning
Apprentices for Peabody Energy were given no warning before they were told to immediately leave their job sites last Thursday.
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700 people sacked from BHP’s Queensland coal business
BHP Billiton is cutting 700 jobs across its Queensland coal business.
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