Australian mining news

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s announcement that laws dealing with dangerous protestors will be fast-tracked.

This submission is supported by and was developed in consultation with The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, the Queensland Resources Council and the New South Wales Minerals Council.

“40% of surveyed CEOs are currently investing in the research and development of low emission technologies from carbon capture and storage to energy efficiency projects,” says QRC.

The Minerals Council of Australia supports the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) recommendation to ratify Australia’s free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong.

Accelerating WA's Mining Future to 2030 is the central theme surrounding the inaugural WA Mining Conference and Exhibition, which will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15 - 16 October.

The agreement covers the 53 MW baseload gas engine power plant at the McArthur River zinc mine in Northern Territory in Australia.

The Minerals Council of Australia is developing a Climate Action Plan, which will complement the already strong commitment by MCA members to act on climate change.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has said that Queensland is missing out on a multi-billion dollar addition to our resources and energy industry which would also lower global emissions, because of bans on uranium mining.

The Minerals Council of Australia will support the new mine tailings safety communique, with a programme of training, research and governance actions currently in development.

Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker’s new mineral processing brand, has expanded into the Australian mining and aggregates industries. John Brotherson will lead the Australian company as general manager.