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Investment in energy and water needed in mining areas
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In future, mining companies will have to invest more heavily in environmental protection and safety in order to maintain long-term profitability, said a senior ...
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Opening the north’s renewable energy potential
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Development of a high voltage electricity transmission line between Mount Isa and Townsville would enable Queensland to open a major renewable energy ...
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Sustainability and coal seam gas – Part one
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An upfront investment in environmentally and socially sensitive design is likely to pay dividends for the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry, according to ...
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Sustainability and coal seam gas – Part two
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An upfront investment in environmentally and socially sensitive design is likely to pay dividends for the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry, according to ...
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The importance of maintaining ‘social licence to operate’
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The mining industry is plagued by low credibility and social opposition within the global community, largely stemming from its reputation as a “dirty ...
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Darwin port faces copper contamination inquiry
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The Port of Darwin Corporation is seeking to limit the fallout from reports of copper concentrate fouling East Arm Wharf waters and the port area, after the ...
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ETS delay, an opportunity or opportunity missed?
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A delay in the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme provides an opportunity for the Federal Government according to one industry group, but ...
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Perspectives on skills & training – part one
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The need for mining and exploration companies to manage environmental outcomes has spurned innovative training; and Pilbara Aboriginal group's report claims ...
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Zero emissions power but not at expense of coalminers: report
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Not for profit organisation Beyond Zero Emissions has released a study which demonstrates how Australia can reach zero emissions electricity by 2020 using ...
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Government assistance for emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries
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Although the EITE scheme is part of the CPRS Scheme which is yet to be passed by Parliament, EITE industries should be getting ready now.
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ETS should consider rightful ownership of emissions
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Climate change has become the global catch phrase of the 21st Century and decisions made at the current United Nations talks in Copenhagen will have a lasting ...
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ETS should consider rightful ownership of emissions
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Climate change has become the global catch phrase of the 21st Century and decisions made at the current United Nations talks in Copenhagen will have a lasting ...
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Quality projects cushion SA from GFC: mining lobby
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The development of South Australia’s mineral wealth remains a case of “business as usual” says the SA Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) as the sector ...
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Final environmental approval for Karara
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Gindalbie Metals advised that the Federal Government has given Commonwealth environmental approval for development of the Karara Iron Ore Project in Western ...
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Ratings tool makes ‘good business sense’
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The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) is currently developing solutions which address the lack of co-ordination in the area of integrated planning ...
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Good news for investors & the environment: Alcoa
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Alcoa announced a US$73 million profit for the third quarter, or seven cents per share, up from a loss of $312 million in the previous quarter.
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Milestones for iron ore developers in WA & SA
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Centrex Metals’ project in South Australia and the Balmoral South project in WA both move further down the development road.
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Public consultation extended on Yeelirrie proposal
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WA’s Environment Minister Donna Faragher has extended the public consultation period of the assessment of the proposed Yeelirrie uranium mine.
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Report on the global status of CCS projects released
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The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) released a report which shows there is growing action being taken to achieve commercial scale CCS but ...
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Minister extends moratorium on environmental bonds
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The Government will extend an existing moratorium on a rate rise for environmental bonds for the Western Australian mining industry, which will see rates ...
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Landmark geotechnical program awarded
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Global professional services consultancy Coffey and the Port of Brisbane Corporation (PBC) have been awarded for their joint work in engineering.
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Emitters liable for damage to future generations
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Changing community attitudes are being seen in decisions now being made by the courts, according to new consultancy group Equator Alliance.
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Energy market shifting towards gas: analyst
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Gas demand for power generation, currently about 200 petajoules a year, is expected to almost triple by 2030, according to economics consultancy firm ACIL ...
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Massive Gorgon project gets sign off
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Chevron Australia and its joint venture partners announced on September 14th that it will proceed with developing the world-class Gorgon Project.
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Guide to managing Pilbara mine water
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Mine operators in the Pilbara have new guidelines to clarify approvals for mining projects without compromising water management standards.
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Massive Gorgon project gets sign off
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Chevron Australia and its joint venture partners announced on September 14th that it will proceed with developing the world-class Gorgon Project.
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NSW conference comes at key time for coal
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Of the issues and uncertainties facing mineral commodity sectors, you could say none have been affected more than the coal sector being the backbone of ...
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Long term future good for geothermal - Part two
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The Australian Journal of Mining held its 4th Hot Rock Energy Conference on June 4th, where analysts and geothermal developers came together to look at ...
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Sustainability reporting and water
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Excerpts from “Sustainability Reporting and Water Resources: a Preliminary Assessment of Embodied Water and Sustainable Mining”, by Dr Gavin Mudd*.
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Expansion could drive up emissions
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Environmentalists have sparked a debate over BHP Billiton’s (BHP) proposed expansion plan for its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
