Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2019
BHP is looking for ways to both clean up legacy mining projects obtain biofuels from impacted lands and water.
Fine and jail time for roof fall
A Brisbane company director has been jailed for a year and fined $1 million over a workplace death.
Insider aids big sub deal
Reports say a close ally of PM Scott Morrison helped finalise Australia $50 billion submarine deal.
Paper waste plant turns new page
Australian Paper has completed a feasibility study on Australia’ first waste-to-energy plant.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Renewable ramp-up plotted
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
Golden dawn for Victoria
Plans are afoot for production to restart at several historic Victorian gold mines.
Opal Tower issues aired
Insiders have exposed apparent flaws in the construction of Sydney’s Opal Tower.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Firms form powerful charter
Australia's biggest electricity companies are putting together a new energy charter.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.