Fair negotiation of landowner compensation for coal seam gas extraction is one of the issues Queensland's new mining law research centre will be honing in on.
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Discount mining royalties on the table for Galilee miners
The Queensland Government has today revealed a plan it hopes will drive mining development in the State’s Galilee Basin.
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Waratah Coal’s rehabilitation efforts fail ‘environmental duty’
Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal has been slapped with an Environmental Protection Order over failures to meet its environmental duty to rehabilitate almost 300 exploration holes drilled on private properties.
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Kevin’s Corner secures federal approval
The Federal Government has signed off on GVK Hancock’s Kevin’s Corner project in Queensland, making it one of the country’s largest coal mines.
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QLD exploration falls 30%
Queensland’s exploration scorecard is reflecting a difficult year for the state’s explorers with minerals exploration falling 31 per cent to $732 million for 2012-13.
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Queensland donga business shuts on the back of poor industry demand
Nomad Building Solutions has placed its Queensland mining village business into care and maintenance as the company moves to cut costs.
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Bulldozer stuck on stockpile, operator rescued
An operator found himself trapped this morning when his bulldozer became partially engulfed in a live coal stockpile at Isaac Plains mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
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QLD grants 1400 exploration permits in a week
The Queensland government has approved 1400 exploration permits in seven days as it attempts to bolster the state’s mining sector.
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Federal approval delayed for $15b Arrow LNG project
Federal approval for Arrow Energy’s $15 billion Curtis Island LNG plant has been delayed as Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt takes more time assess the potential impacts of the project.
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Queensland gas fires up contracting business
WDS Limited is bucking the downward trend that has hit many contracting companies of late by diversifying its business model to cater for the massive work needed in Queensland‘s gas sector. Vicky Validakis reports.
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Queensland looks for new foundation in mining safety framework
The Queensland Government is aiming to improve the effectiveness of its mine safety and health regime.
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NSW joins Qld, streamlines mining approvals
Following Queensland’s example earlier this week, the New South Wales Government is moving to streamline its approvals processes for the resources sector.
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Rio’s Kestrel South mine officially open for business
Rio Tinto’s Kestrel South coal mine extension, located in central Queensland, has today been officially opened.
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Injured miner sues Xstrata for $2million
A miner is suing Xstrata Coal for almost $2 million, claiming he injured his back when working in muddy conditions.
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QLD streamlines exploration approvals
The Queensland Government has today announced an overhaul of the coal and minerals exploration approvals process, billed to halve exploration permit wait times.
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Copper find could see Mt Gordon reopened
A new copper find at Aditya Birla’s Mount Gordon mine near Mount Isa in Queensland is being reviewed by ANZ Bank, fuelling speculation about the mine’s future.
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Rio workers rescued from toxic red mud dam
Two operators left clinging to an overturned vehicle for several hours in Rio Tinto’s toxic alumina tailings dam have been safely rescued.
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Consolidated Tin to launch new mine
Tin is an industry that's becoming increasingly vital to modern life.
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3000 bed mining camp gets the rubber stamp
Western Downs Regional Council has approved a 3000 bed mining camp for the Queensland town of Miles.
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Rio’s Clermont mine sale stalls
Rio Tinto is reportedly fielding low ball offers for its Central Queensland Clermont coal mine.
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