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Australian coal exports forecast to triple in a decade

Posted on March 22, 2012

New taxes don't seem to be deterring the expansion of Australia's coal industry.

Stand-off continues in central Qld coal mines

Posted on February 26, 2012

A dispute between unions and one of the world's biggest coal miners has escalated with more industrial action planned in central Queensland this weekend.

Regional Trade School for Broken Hill

Posted on February 23, 2012

A regional trade school linking five colleges across the far west is nearing completion. The school will involve linking students at Menindee, Ivanhoe, Wilcannia, Broken Hill and Willyama. The five schools will pool new resources to teach construction,…

Greens escalate fight against proposed coal loader

Posted on February 19, 2012

The Greens step up a campaign against a fourth coal loader in the Port of Newcastle.

Proposed silver mine concerns Mid-Western residents

Posted on February 12, 2012

Opponents of a proposed silver mine say a number of Mid-Western communities will be affected by the development. The Lue Action Group says more than 95 people attended its first public meeting on Saturday, to discuss the potential noise and dust impact…

Tasmania's biggest coal mine set to go ahead

Posted on February 3, 2012

The prospect of a carbon tax will have no effect on plans to operate Tasmania's biggest coal mine in the North West.

Myuna mine to expand

Posted on January 24, 2012

Centennial Coal has gained approval to expand its Myuna underground mine as part of plans to significantly boost production at its Lake Macquarie mining operations.

Minerals Council report points to coal jobs boom

Posted on December 9, 2011

The latest annual snapshot of the New South Wales mining industry re-affirms the Hunter Valley's status as the state's engine room.

BHP to consider India uranium sales

Posted on November 17, 2011

BHP Billiton says it will review its position on selling uranium to India if the Federal Government reverses its ban on sales to India.

EPA approves huge increase in production for WA mine company

Posted on August 17, 2011

A mining company in WA's Mid West has just been given environmental approval to increase its production by over two thousand per cent.

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