The newly elected Abbott government isn’t wasting time, getting straight to work on a number of its election promises; with incoming minister Andrew Robb declaring it will “reboot” the mining boom.
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Abbott prefers the expansion of existing coal ports
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said he prefers the idea of expanding existing coal ports along the Queensland coast rather than the construction of new projects.
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Coalition promises “use it or lose it” offshore lease policy
The Federal Opposition disclosed a variety of resources and energy policies yesterday, including pushing gas and oil companies to “use it or lose it” to hang on to offshore leases.
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Coalition explains its environmental approvals plan
States will not have the final say on environmental approvals if the coalition wins the election.
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FactCheck: does it take three years to get approval for a mine?
How long does it really take to get approval for a mine?
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Australian opportunity at risk
In the midst of what was a lively week in the nation’s capital, the Minerals Council of Australia has hosted its National Minerals Week.
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We would scrap mining tax: Abbott’s budget reply
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would scrap the carbon tax and the mining tax if it wins the September election.
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Tony Abbott reveals IR policy, promises better conditions for workers
Australia’s resource industry employer group has welcomed Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s workplace relations policy, saying it is a step in the right direction on critical workplace issues.
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Abbott’s plans for Northern Economic Zone
Tony Abbot's plans for a Northern Economic Zone, in the style of those proposed by Gina Rinehart, have been revealed ahead of the election.
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Australian mines to become electoral battleground
Australia’s mines are likely to be the key battleground for this year’s federal election.
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