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Macfarlane to retire as head of Qld mining lobby group

Mining lobby boss Ian Macfarlane has vowed the sector will continue its campaign against Queensland's royalties regime as he announced he was stepping down.

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Critical minerals plan ‘sets a floor, not a ceiling’

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

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AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

Australia's top emitter AGL Energy expects the popularity of electric cars to accelerate and drive increased consumption of energy that must become green.

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Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

The mining lobby should "show some respect" to people doing it tough and not complain about paying a little more tax, Queensland's treasurer says.

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BHP finds $430m public holiday backpay error

BHP employees' leave was wrongly used for public holiday pay about 170,000 times over the past 13 years, the mining giant concedes.

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Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

A hub for Australian-made materials for the world's electric car batteries is in doubt after the federal government pulled the plug on a $120 million grant.

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Court paves way for compensation for traditional owners

The Federal Court has rejected the Commonwealth's arguments regarding the potential for compensation to Gumatj people over leasing land to a mining company.

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Environmentalists launch another Qld coal challenge

Environmentalists have launched a fresh legal challenge against Queensland's New Acland coalmine expansion on the Darling Downs.

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Industry maps ‘net-zero’ future for gas supply, exports

Nine industrial zones to "carpool" emissions and give gas a long-term role in the economy have been mapped by the industry with help from CSIRO scientists.

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Anglo Coal put workers at risk but not guilty of death

Anglo Coal contravened health and safety regulations but is not responsible for the death of a worker at a central Queensland mine in 2019, a court has found.

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Critical minerals in demand but gas remains ‘important’

Mines and gas fields will continue to power national prosperity even as the federal budget accelerates Australia towards net-zero emissions.

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South Australia woos backers for green hydrogen, steel

The world needs South Australian-made green hydrogen, ammonia and steel to meet net-zero emission targets, Premier Peter Malinauskas will tell investors.

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National body to ease shock of clean energy transition

The federal budget will fund a national authority to manage the job losses and opportunities in switching from coal-fired power to widespread renewable energy.

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‘Missed opportunity’ for Glencore on coal disclosures

Big investors say coal giant Glencore is blocking the full assessment of risk from thermal coal exposure amid the international switch to renewable energy.

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Northern Territory green lights Beetaloo Basin fracking

The Northern Territory's decision to allow onshore fracking has been widely criticised despite its chief minister saying legislation has been strengthened.

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Going with the flow to charge a clean energy revolution

Non-lithium batteries may be needed for the next era of cutting-edge energy and a local firm has already done the hard yards on making them safe.

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BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Whitehaven release updates

Woodside says its Scarborough gas project is now 30 per cent complete, while BHP has lowered its nickel production estimates.

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Glencore coal investors fire up ahead of annual meeting

Big investors are queuing up to quiz mining giant Glencore on how thermal coal fits with growing international ambitions to decarbonise electricity supply.

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Digging deep in Northern Australia for voice, climate

Federal minister Madeleine King says support by the resources industry for the voice to parliament is "one small way" to help heal past injustices.

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Locals disappointed after mining project given approval

Community members say their concerns have been ignored after a NSW mining project was given the green light despite more than 1000 letters of opposition.

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Palmer’s Waratah coal mine denied environmental licence

A major coal mine slated for Queensland's Galilee Basin has suffered another blow after a landmark court ruling recommended it not proceed.

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Bosses can’t force staff to work on public holidays

Workers cannot be forced to work on public holidays even if they're rostered on, a court has found, potentially paving the way for more rights for employees.

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Proposed coal mines a climate disaster, experts warn

Experts warn that approving proposed coal mines across the country would cause almost 18 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution to be emitted.

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Water licence win reignites hotly disputed coal mine

A controversial Queensland coal mine expansion will be fast-tracked after the decision to grant a water licence was endorsed by internal review.

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Qld fossil fuel exports will end by 2030 in Greens plan

The emissions Queensland sends offshore have been targeted by the Greens who have a plan to phase out coal and gas exports by 2030.

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Time to rethink green hydrogen approach: go local

Going toe-to-toe with the United States on green hydrogen may be "ridiculous", but chemical plants at mines for local supply may be viable despite challenges.

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Greens to introduce climate target bill for Queensland

A bill to legislate a 75 per cent emissions reduction target in Queensland over the next seven years will be introduced by the Greens.

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Traditional custodians vow to keep fighting mine

Despite the company formerly known as Adani mining on their homelands, Wangan and Jagalingou men Adrian Burragubba and Coedie McAvoy want to protect country.

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Lack of regional child care a barrier for workers: BHP

Families can wait up to two years for a child-care place in regional areas, making it harder to attract workers, BHP warns in its federal budget submission.

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Qld to spend $5b to link northwest to the national grid

The Queensland government has taken over the planned CopperString 2.0 project to build an 1100km electricity transmission line from Townsville to the northwest.

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Future coal plan requires Bravus groundwater ‘re-run’

Coal miner Bravus admits it has more work to do to ensure planned underground mining at it's Carmichael site dosen't impact nearby Doongmabulla Springs.