Qld govt downplays Japan coal tax concern
Queensland's resources minister has brushed off the Japanese ambassador's criticism of the state government's recent coal tax hike.
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Qld miners snub state govt over coal taxes
Qld miners will snub the launch of the state government's industry plan after a hike in coal taxes, while environmental groups attend in protest over emissions.
Qld Govt approves controversial coalmine’s expansion
The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.
Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027
The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027.
WA mining sector ‘failed to protect women’
Western Australia's mining sector should look to establish a register of sexual offenders to force perpetrators out of the industry, an inquiry has recommended.
Planned $100b overhaul of industrial heart
Emissions could be slashed from refineries, gas pipelines, steelworks and other industries under a $100 billion plan backed by Australia's biggest companies.
Coal mine brings great harm, opponents say
Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".
BHP plans to shut Mt Arthur mine in 2030
BHP says it will stop operations at its Mt Arthur coalmine in NSW's Hunter Valley after plans to sell the operation failed.
Qld govt to meet council over gas plans
Activists have expressed concern over Arrow Energy's application to extend two controversial gas exploration leases in Queensland's southeast.
Job boon for regions from phasing out coal
New modelling weighs up the jobs boon for regional economies from replacing coal-fired power plants with wind, solar, batteries, new coal or gas generation.
Rio Tinto backs Russian, Ukrainian workers
Rio Tinto says it is offering support to workers of Ukrainian and Russian heritage and has committed $US5 million ($A6.8 million) to humanitarian agencies.
Certainty welcomed for new gas, minerals
Australia will take its place in the new energy economy with taxpayer support to reinvent fossil fuels and mine new minerals, under plans backed by industry.
Construction starts on new Qld coal mine
The deputy prime minister has hailed a new coal mine as helping to underpin Australia's security by generating more money for the economy.
Scarborough gas venture wins key approvals
The Commonwealth-Western Australian Joint Authority has granted Woodside key approvals for the massive LNG Scarborough Project off the coast of Karratha.
Worker dies at Queensland coal mine
A man has died after suffering critical head injuries while working at a coal mine in central Queensland.
Climate students ‘hurt’ by court ruling
Sussan Ley welcomed a court finding she's not responsible for protecting Australian children from climate change harm, but students have vowed to keep fighting.
Fortescue gains workers, H1 profit down
Fortescue Metals has gained better access to workers under relaxed quarantine rules as it tries to keep its $4.6 billion Iron Bridge project on track.
BHP H1 profit soars, lifts dividend
BHP Group, which recently ditched its dual-listed structure, is upbeat about the outlook for the Chinese economy in the second half of 2021/22.
WA hospital doctor positive for COVID-19
A doctor at a Perth metropolitan hospital is among Western Australia's latest COVID-19 cases, as isolation rules hit mines and schools.
Duty of care to block mine, minister told
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has a duty of care to Australian children and must veto Glencore's proposed central Queensland coal mine, lawyers say.
Lake Eyre Basin oil exploration for Qld
The Queensland government has given approval to Origin Energy to look for oil in the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin, which could pave the way for fracking.
WA regulators back uranium mine approval
Western Australia's first uranium mine is a step closer after state regulators agreed its developer had substantially commenced the project.