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Thiess awarded AUS$1.3 billion Curragh mine extension
Thiess will continue to provide overburden removal and haulage, mining and run of mine rehandling services, equipment maintenance and pit dewatering.
Successful AIMEX illustrates continuous mining growth
AIMEX 2019 attracted an array of visitors from all parts of the globe and a 13% increase in visitation from interstate visitors to AIMEX, illustrating the importance of this event on a national and international level.
Queensland government can act to save New Hope jobs
The Queensland Resources Council has said there could be no more hold ups, no more delays and no more excuses for the New Hope mine.
New Queensland coal exploration permit awarded to Vitrinite
Queensland Resources Council said the exploration project would be an important new addition to Queensland’s coal industry.
Activists charged following Adani contract worker assault
Two protesters appeared at Mackay Magistrates Court on 5 September after being charged with assaulting an Adani contract worker.
Continuous exploration is key to long-term growth, says QRC
Exploration potential within Queensland must be developed with new incentives, given the importance of the resources sector to the state and national economy.
Resources industry partners prioritise reliability
Queensland mining companies will reconsider and prioritise reliability in their E&P partners for multi-million dollar contracts.
Queensland government’s commitment questioned without support for New Hope mine
The QRC has said that a long shadow has been cast over the fellow mining communities of Oakey and Toowoomba by the drawn-out saga over approvals for the New Hope Stage Three expansion.
Infratil announces sale of Perth Energy to AGL Energy
Infratil Ltd has announced the conditional sale of Perth Energy to AGL Energy Ltd, which has now been completed.
QRC calls on parliament to throw out anti-Galilee mining Bill
QRC has stated that Parliament should show its support for resources jobs by voting down the Greens’ Mineral Resources Amendment Bill 2018, which would outlaw mining in the Galilee Basin.