Minerals Council of Australia news
Australians would pay high cost for banning Kyoto carry over, says MCA
MCA analysis shows that without carry over units, the financial cost to Australia will be at least AUS$12.8 billion.
MCA comments on current status of Adani’s Carmichael mine
CSIRO and Geoscience Australia’s recent assessment of the Carmichael project clears the way for the Queensland Government to finalise the remaining approvals.
Australia’s Labor policy falls short on reducing emissions and costs
As a major resources and energy exporter and a large country with a relatively small population, Australia needs a climate change policy that recognises the high relative emissions intensity of the country’s economy, say MCA.
Energy policies should be technology neutral so as not to damage Australia’s economy
A diverse energy mix is the key to affordability, reliability and lower emissions, says the Minerals Council of Australia.
Broad approach necessary for securing new investment in reliable power for Australians
Australia’s short-list of projects for detailed consideration through the Underwriting New Generation Investment programme is a welcome start in ensuring the country’s electricity system is capable of delivering affordable power with lower emissions.
Australia to see faster return to budget surplus through stronger mining industry
Strong prices for coal and iron ore will support a faster return to the government’s budget surplus.
New export record set in 2018 for Australia’s mining industry
Trade data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed that coal became Australia’s number one export earner in 2018.
Senate must reject Greens bid to ban thermal coal mining in Queensland’s Galilee Basin
The Bill undermines rigorous and thorough approval processes at both state and Commonwealth level with which all major mining projects must comply.
Labor’s Federal EPA will cost jobs and investment, says MCA
Australia’s Labor Party is set to add another layer of green bureaucracy, which will cost jobs, discourage investment and make it easier for activists to disrupt and delay projects in the minerals sector.
Australia to see boost in jobs, communities and mining sector following Adani’s Carmichael financing agreement
The Queensland and Australian economies will benefit from thousands of new regional jobs and long-term investment in the mine and rail infrastructure.