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NSW uranium bill marks a welcome first step in consistent nationwide approach
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (442+ words) The Minerals Council of Australia congratulates Libertarian Party MLC the Hon John Ruddick and the New South Wales Legislative Council which passed legislation today to remove the NSW prohibitions on uranium mining and nuclear energy. The Uranium Mining and Nuclear…...
Federal, state and territory ministers commit to a strong north
2+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) Federal, state and territory ministers for Northern Australia have met for the Northern Australia Ministerial Forum in Larrakia Country, Darwin, to discuss ways to build a strong Northern Australia, including issues on fuel security, insurance and research and development. Minister…...
Inspiring Careers in Earth Science forum connects Territory students with future mining and geoscience careers
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (257+ words) Year 10 students from Alice Springs high schools will be connected with local mining and geoscience careers at the Minerals Council of Australia " Northern Territory Division (MCA NT) annual Inspiring Careers in Earth Science Forum today in Alice Springs. MCA NT…...
Preston Building Site's $6, 000 Dust Storm
4+ week, 1+ day ago (473+ words) EPA Victoria has issued Accurate Earthworks & Services Pty Ltd with $6, 000 in fines and shut down earthworks they were conducting at a Preston building site after dust from the site left a gritty mess in a nearby retro fashion store and…...
Salt, science, and steel: Meet the female engineers transforming "unloved" mineral resources
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1091+ words) It looks like something plucked from a strange, radioactive planet. A glass incubator sits at the centre of a laboratory, its network of clear channels illuminated by a distinctive green dye. To the trained eye however, this isn't science fiction;…...
Phosphate Hill deal a vote of confidence in North-West Queensland following landmark smelter support package
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (395+ words) The Crisafulli Government has welcomed Dyno Nobel's announcement of a binding agreement to sell Phosphate Hill, with the deal reflecting renewed confidence in North-West Queensland. The deal marks an important step toward securing ongoing operations at Phosphate Hill and supporting…...
$53 million in grants to help create a critical metal refining industry
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (272+ words) Critical minerals, metals and rare earths are in demand for future technologies. While Australia mines many of these resources, most refining is offshore. The recipient of round 26 CRC Program funding is the Critical Metals for Critical Industries (CMCI) CRC. Their work…...
Legal action against "closed" coal mine that"s still wrecking protected landscapes
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (370+ words) Environment group 4nature has launched action in the Land and Environment Court to force Centennial Coal to rehabilitate the long-dormant Angus Place coal mine near Lithgow. 4nature is a member of the Gardens of Stone Alliance that is calling for action to…...
Parlous financial position of Victoria's alpine resorts continues under Labor
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (495+ words) ARV is a state government agency responsible for the management of the Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Mt Stirling alpine resorts, which draw hundreds of thousands of families and visitors to regional Victoria…...