Mining
CSIRO & oil companies want a ‘bight’ of research
The CSIRO has teamed up with oil companies, BP and Chevron, for a research project at the Great Australian Bight.......
Experts say fracking not so scary
Communities around the country have rejected unconventional gas, fearing water and land contamination, earth tremors, and social consequences. At a......
Fracking findings presented to SA parliamentary inquiry
A South Australian parliamentary inquiry into fracking in the state’s south-east was established last year. Today members of a group......
Coal mining not so amazing for Pacific Islands
The effects of climate change on the Pacific region are real and already harming those who live there. Rising sea......
Farmers fear expanding coal mine
Plans to expand the Acland coal mine in the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane is one step closer today. The......
Australia’s innovation challenge: change or be left behind
Australia faces a considerable challenge in the wake of the mining boom: how and where do we find new sources......
Lizard & snake halt Adani mine plan
The yakka skink and ornamental snake are the latest hurdle for Adani’s planned Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland. Approval......
Australian mining companies lethal footprint in Africa
The actions of Australian mining companies in Africa have been exposed in a report by the Center for Public Integrity......
Palaszczuk Government restores community’s rights to object to mining
This week Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government passed a bill to restore community’s rights to object to mining lease applications, overturning legislation......
Renewable energy subsidies for mining companies?
A 40 million dollar solar power station in the WA desert, designed to supply the power needs of the DeGrussa......