Mining
Australia blocks OECD deal on cutting coal subsidies
Finance ministers from OECD countries are gathered in Paris ahead of climate talks starting on the 30th of November. They......
Banjima people strike deal with BHP
The Banjima people of the Pilbara have signed an historic agreement with mining giant BHP Billiton, securing royalties for 100......
$25 million offered for Metgasco to ‘frack’ off
Celebrations are taking place across the Northern Rivers of New South Wales today as the community farewells Metgasco. It’s been......
COAG asked to consider landowner gas veto rights
Following the suicide of Queensland farmer George Bender, who fought against three coal seam gas companies for ten years, Minister......
Chief Scientist wants a coal-free future
The appointment of Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has been welcomed by scientists and politicians alike but Dr Finkel is......
BlueScope steel jobs safe, for now
Australia’s manufacturing industry today had a rare win. BlueScope Australia announced that the Port Kembla steelworks will remain open and......
Controversial Carmichael Mine has Federal approval – again
The much contested Carmichael coal mine in nothern Queensland has been approved, for a second time, by the Federal Government......
Xenophon calls on Environment Minister to say no to BP in Bight
Nick Xenophon has called on the Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt to say no to deep sea ocean oil exploration......
Iga Warta community’s concerns for Leigh Creek mine closure
A local Aboriginal community near the South Australian mining town of Leigh Creek is calling on the State Government to......
Shell’s proposed drilling raises concerns in Nova Scotia
Oil drilling off the south coast of Nova Scotia has been in place since the 1960s but proposed new exploration......