| Queenslanders backing resources future |
An overwhelming majority of Queenslanders have thrown their support behind the state’s minerals and energy sector industries despite challenging times ahead as global markets set new productivity benchmarks, Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche said. |
| Training and 457 Visas in the mining industry: Let’s look at the facts |
| With the CFMEU trotting out another misleading campaign, national resource industry employer group AMMA is confident the Australian public will consider the real facts when it comes to training, apprenticeships and skilled migration in the mining industry. |
| Landholders benefit from new Mining and Coal Seam Gas legal guide |
| Landholders and community groups who want to know the facts about their rights in relation to potential coal seam gas and mining developments are the big winners from a joint QUT-Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) project. |
| Workshops for landholders on mining and CSG in your area |
| NSW Farmers will hold workshops for landholders at Lockhart, Corowa and Albury later this month on mining and coal seam gas. |
| CME Welcomes regional freight plan |
| The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) welcomes the release of the Regional Freight Transport Network Plan by the Barnett Government. |
| People encouraged to put their "voice for mining" |
| The NSW Minerals Council has launched a new initiative to help give a greater grassroots voice to those who support mining in NSW. |
| Miners innovate to managerisk at annual awards night |
| Innovations to manage risk and improve health and safety at NSW mine sites have once again proved the State's industry is truly world class, NSW Minerals Council Stephen Galilee said. |
| NSW residents support a strong mining sector |
| Over two thirds of NSW residents support the mining industry in NSW and a staggering 89% of people surveyed believe a strong mining industry is important for our state‟s future. |
| Hunter residents support strong hunter mining sector |
| New research has revealed that four times more people support mining than oppose it in the Hunter, with twice as many strongly supporting mining than against it. |
| Apex appoints two new directors |
Apex Minerals NL (ASX: AXM, “Apex” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that two additional directors have joined the Board of the Company, namely Mr Joseph Sponholz and Mr Haydn Lynch. |
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Increasing uncertainty in the minerals and mining sector requires Australia to re-think how it manages its natural resources to deliver long-term benefit in the decades to come, according to a report by a group of Australia’s leading research organisations.
The Greens announcement that their new natural gas 'policy' is for "no new coal seam gas and empowering land holders to say no to coal seam gas "shows the party has a very loose grip onreality and avery poor understanding of Australia's energy market and existing regulation.
Tax changes included in tonight's Budget that affect exploration costs and thin capitalisation rules will hurt the oil and gas industry's international competitiveness.
The corporate social responsibility programs of big mining companies in remote towns are often disconnected from community needs, reactive and ad hoc.
Leading exploration geologist and University of Queensland Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood has received the 2013 Thayer Lindsley award.
The University of Queensland has joined industry partners in a program designed to help ensure a major mining project takes account of the needs of Solomon Islands communities and the environment.
Waratah is renowned for its innovative approach to fencing solutions, and 2013 is shaping up to be no different, with the release of a new range of JIO™ fence posts and clips.
While mining the moon or asteroids is still confined to the realm of science fiction, a growing number of engineers, entrepreneurs and explorers are looking skyward and pondering the prospect of extracting valuable off-Earth minerals.
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