Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2017
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).
Experts review what Exxon knew
Harvard University researchers say Exxon Mobil has intentionally misrepresented climate science.
ARENA backing SA battery
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will fund a new $12 million battery in South Australia.
Gas guns make whales turn tail
Queensland researchers have found that machine noise can cause whales to turn tail.
Chinese changes to affect local works
New Chinese guidelines restricting investment overseas will have impacts in the Australian property market.
Criminal links called out
An expert on the mafia says big public works are big targets for organised crime.
Insider questions union moves
A senior CFMEU official has questioned the looming merger of Australia’s biggest unions.
Metallica moving on QLD bauxite
Federal environmental approval has been granted for the Urquhart bauxite project in Queensland.
Mining map for deeper digging
A mining lobby has joined has laid out a 15-year roadmap to deliver Australia’s major new mines of the future.
Frydenberg reflects on power game
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has reflected on the changing state of Australia’s energy system.
Adani hit with minor fine
Indian mining giant Adani has been hit with a $12,000 over an environmental breach at its Abbot Point coal terminal in north Queensland.
Local pollutants illegal elsewhere
Environmentalists say Australian power stations produce levels of toxic air pollution that would be illegal in ...
Aurora launched for Port Augusta
Port Augusta is set to host a new $650 million, 150MW solar thermal power plant.
Call for focus on killer coal
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.