Tag: mining in Australia

Rio Tinto Exploration guilty of failing to ensure safety of employees working in very hot conditions in WA’s remote Pilbara region.

Survey of state’s resources sector CEOs finds a shortage of skilled workers is their biggest challenge right now.

Mine fined more than $100,000 by a Perth court for on-site attack that left female employee badly injured and traumatised.

Coal pit closed seven years ago is still emitting as much climate pollution as 33,000 cars, Conservation Foundation claims.

Some miners are exhausted and suffering mental strain after long enforced periods away from their families due to the pandemic.

Conservation group outraged over resources minister Keith Pitt’s remarks that big producers should ‘fight back’ against activists.

Last year Australia’s ‘crucial’ and growing mineral resources industry contributed $35,3-billion in taxes and royalties, report finds.

Proposed Central Queensland Coal Mine is only 10km from Reef and could threated important habitats, conservationists say.

Latest resources and energy report confirms Australian mineral exports are booming and on track for a record year as world recovery begins.

First data from exploration in the Barkly Tableland indicates the area could be viable for mining copper and gold, in particular.

What pandemic? Resources-related employment grew by more than 8 percent last year and the Government wants to train more skilled workers.

Practice has been temporarily banned since 2012. Now environmentalists welcome latest announcement as a win for marine life, fishing and culture.

Internal appointment surprises many observers, who believed Rio Tinto would give the job to an outsider in an effort to start with a clean slate.

Despite the Juukan Gorge debacle, most mining companies continue to have no formal strategy to engage with Aboriginal communities on key issues.

As the Ranger Uranium Mine within Kakadu National Park prepares to close, scientists are relying on ants to help restore the area’s biodiversity.

Corporate Australia cannot ignore the link between its social licence to operate and responsible engagement, inquiry hears.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: What the Adani Carmichael mine would mean for Queensland, Australia and the world if it goes ahead.

As well as being blessed with a whole heap of minerals, Australia does alright for itself in terms of oil and gas production as well.

Australia's reputation as the "lucky country" comes from prosperity linked to its abundance of natural resources, a boom that continues to drive the economy.

Demand for skilled tradespeople remains high in Australia, as is the trend in many western countries.