Octagonal Resources has received all approvals necessary to start mining its Pearl Croydon gold deposit in Central Victoria.
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Red tape: not as straightforward as Abbott’s pledge to repeal
Macquarie University's Michael Quilter discusses the impact of red tape, and of its proposed removal.
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Mining’s future: Industry leaders discuss the sector’s concerns @ AIMEX13
As the mining industry gathers to see the latest technological developments and equipment at AIMEX, a group of some of mining's best-known voices chaired a panel to address the sector's major issues.
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Axing fuel tax credits will hurt mining industry: QRC
The mining industry says that any move to cut the fuel tax credits for the off-road use of diesel mine vehicles will threaten the viability of future developments.
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Miners gloomy over May budget
Australia’s resources sector is pessimistic about next month’s federal budget as it fears an increased tax hike could hamper the sector’s recovery.
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Mining council blasts government plan to save manufacturing jobs
The local content part of federal government’s plan to assist manufacturers is “cumbersome”, a threat to commercial confidentiality and could actually destroy jobs, according to the Minerals Council of Australia.
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Government to retain renewable energy target
The nation will still aim to ensure 20 per cent of Australia's electricity comes from renewable sources by 2020.
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Bill Marmion new WA Mines Minister
Bill Marmion, Western Australia’s former Environment Minister, has been given the state’s Mines and Petroleum portfolio.
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Inquiry to question exploration regulation
A new inquiry will look into the regulatory barriers faced by minerals and resource exploration companies.
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