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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Iron ore war heats up over royalties
The battle between Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting and Wright Prospecting has reached the high court.
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No mineral royalty hike for WA
The WA government says it won’t be increasing mineral royalty rates in this year’s state budget.
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WA miners assured certainty for royalties review
The review into mining royalties in Western Australia should be made public as soon as possible, according to mines minister Bill Marmion.
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Rinehart speaks on iron ore royalties rebate debate
A West Australian Government scheme to reduce royalties for junior iron ore miners has been met with criticism from Gina Rinehart.
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Gold industry cries foul on royalties increases
The gold industry in Western Australia has launched a campaign in the face of potential for a royalties hike by the end of the year.
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Royalties hike to hurt quarry operators in SA
The new state budget in South Australia has attracted some criticism over an increase in mining royalties.
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WA delivers budget amid mining slump
Western Australia delivered its first budget post the downturn in the mining sector yesterday with a $239 million surplus for the year ending June 30.
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Miners won’t get a leg-up from state
Gold and nickel miners will not get a lifeline from West Australian premier Colin Barnett, who said he will not be handing out royalty assistance to those affected by falling commodity prices.
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Miners call for gold royalty exemption
Miners are calling on the Western Australian government to leave gold out of its upcoming royalty review.
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QLD royalties program labelled ‘slush fund’
Mount Isa state member Robbie Katter has slammed the Queensland Government's Royalties for Regions program as a government 'slush fund'.
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States hit back at Swan’s mining royalty threats
New South Wales has hit back at Federal treasurer Wayne Swan's threats to cut funding to the states if they raise mining royalty rates.
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Swan threatens states over royalties again
Federal treasurer Wayne Swan has once more threatened states over mining royalties rises.
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Mining regions missing out on royalty returns
The New South Wales Government is under fire for breaking its promise to funnel mining royalties back to mining regions.
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QLD gov to unleash ‘horror’ budget on miners
The Queensland Government has told miners to prepare for its "horror" budget that will be launched in September.
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Bligh’s funds for mining towns welcomed
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has promised $300 million over three years to make mining towns more 'livable'.
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