Archived News for Industry Professionals
Electricity retailers and tech companies are joining forces for an ARENA program to help avoid blackouts this summer.
Black lung response backed
The Queensland Government has moved to accept most of the recommendations made by its black lung committee.
CFMEU marks memorial with safety call
A union leader has called for harsher penalties to prevent mine deaths.
Damning report on MDBP misuse
A new report has once again highlighted issues with the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
McArthur claims slammed
Analysts have poked holes in Glencore’s claims about the McArthur River zinc-lead mine in the Northern Territory.
Nats want subsidies scrapped
The Nationals have called for subsidies for renewables to be phased out.
Uranium bounce predicted
The deep slump in uranium pricing could soon turn around, according to Bannerman Resources director Brandon Munro.
Government wants Liddell to live on
The Prime Minister is very keen on keeping one of Australia’s oldest coal-fired power stations open ...
Rio's Yancoal deal goes through
Rio Tinto has completed the $2.69 billion sale of thermal coal business Coal & Allied ...
Experts reflect on daily drinking
Research suggests significant numbers of workers in mining and agriculture are consuming drugs and alcohol before work.
MUA to move against onshore gas
A major union is pushing to prevent gas fracking in the Northern Territory.
New stats hint at shift from mining
Economists say the long-awaited transition away from a mining-based economy may actually be happening.
Tassie seeks shorter planning path
Tasmania’s new planning laws could invite corruption and political interference.
Adani insists on India's needs
Adani says India still needs imported coal, even though the Government is pushing for self-sufficiency.
Experts urge new fire regime
Building fire experts have called for important reforms in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze.
PM denies new coal
Malcolm Turnbull says his Government will not build new coal-fired power stations ...
RTF open to green ideas
The SA Government wants to expand its clean power industry beyond just generation with the $150 million Renewable Technology Fund (RTF).
Stone cutting holds silicon risk
Australian scientists say trendy stone benchtops carry a considerable risk.
QLD bans UCG
The Queensland Government has passed legislation banning underground coal gasification (UCG).