Tag: Mining
Collingwood Park families demand compensation for subsidence
Residents of Ipswich west of Brisbane whose homes are on top of an old mine say subsidence problems have caused them two-and-a-half years of hell.[MORE]
Rio Tinto banking on Gillard sticking to tax promise
The head of Rio Tinto's Iron Ore division says he trusts Prime Minister Julia Gillard will stick to her promise of a 30 per cent mining tax despite Labor's deal with the Greens. [MORE]
Fortescue boss backs taxation summit
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Andrew Forrest has met with key independent MP Rob Oakeshott this afternoon and says they have agreed on a plan to hold a "taxation summit".[MORE]
Wesfarmers boss describes 'worst call'
The head of Wesfarmers has described the phone call alerting him to a death at one of the company's mines as the worst call a chief executive can get. [MORE]
Angry families walk out of mediation over subsidence
Ipswich families storm out of a mediation meeting with the State Government over subsidence issues in their Collingwood Park homes.[MORE]
Union unable to influence miner on fly-in fly-out workforce
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says it has been unable to convince mining company BMA to abandon its plans for the entire workforce of a new mine in the Queensland's central highlands to be fly-in fly-out.[MORE]
QRC says council deserve more of mining profits
The chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says he supports local government claims that they deserve a better share of mining royalties and revenues.[MORE]
Handling of Kingaroy contamination scare 'disappointing'
A global energy company says it is disappointed in the Queensland Government's handling of a contamination scare at its Kingaroy project.[MORE]
Uranium companies at odds on recording devices
A company involved in developing a uranium mine in the outback has lost an attempt to record confidential meetings.[MORE]
Liberals defer decision on Arkaroola mining
The South Australian Liberal Party has deferred a decision on whether to support a ban on mining at Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges.[MORE]
New mine cleared to start production
Another South Australian iron ore mine is expected to start production early next year.[MORE]
Mine operations suspended after fatal accident
Operations at the Curragh coal mine in central Queensland have been suspended for 24 hours after a fatal accident yesterday.[MORE]
Man dies in accident at Curragh coal mine
An investigation is underway into the death of a mine worker in central Queensland.[MORE]
Geraldton hosts economic and resource summit
Up to 400 mining industry delegates are expected to descend on Geraldton today for the Mid West Economic and Resources Summit.[MORE]
Profits surge bodes well for economy
Economists say a surge in company profits over the June quarter bodes well for this week's economic growth figures.[MORE]
Liberals to hear experts on genetically modified crops
Genetically modified crops and deep sea ports will be among the issues discussed by the South Australian Liberal Party at Port Lincoln today.[MORE]
Mining investment hopes for George Town
A northern Tasmanian council mayor hopes a proposed $110 million mining project in northern Tasmania will be a big boost for the region.[MORE]
New gas plant owners say 'exciting times' ahead
The new owners of a coal seam gas plant at Moura, south-west of Gladstone in central Queensland, say they hope to double production within the next year. [MORE]
Super Pit keeps largest gold producer title
Kalgoorlie's Super Pit mine has retained its ranking as the country's largest gold producer.[MORE]
Ramelius ramps up operations after takeover
Ramelius Resources is ramping up exploration at its mid west and Goldfields projects.[MORE]
Mine in East Kimberley a step closer
The Kimberley Metals Group is a step closer to developing an iron ore mine near Pompeii's Point in the East Kimberley, after eight months of negotiations with the Kimberley Land Council. [MORE]
Miner happy with profits despite slump
Despite recording a 35 per cent slump in first-half profits, mining company Perilya says it is still pleased with the results.[MORE]
Delegation explores coal seam gas mining potential
A delegation from the far west has seen first hand the effects of coal seam gas mining during a visit to Queensland.[MORE]
Council considers employee sharing agreements
The Warrumbungle Shire Council says it wants to set up an agreement with local mines to help train tradespeople. [MORE]
Qld councils gather in Mackay for annual conference
Local government representatives from across Queensland will meet in Mackay in the state's north this week to discuss population issues.[MORE]
