Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government has announced the membership of the new Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development.
Queensland opens EoIs for Aurukun
The Queensland Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the development rights to the Aurukun bauxite resource on Cape York.
Queensland outlines Gasfield Commission powers
The Queensland Government has introduced the Gasfields Commission Bill 2012 into the State Parliament, which seeks to formalise the powers of the Gasfields Commission.
Resources investment continues to boom
Australia is sinking record quantities of cash into resources and energy projects, with the latest data showing that a record $268.4 billion has been spent on the sector this year alone, according to the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
Theiss wins Bowen Basin contract
Engineering contracting firm Theiss has announced it has been awarded two new contracts, valued at approxminately $220 million, with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
BHP Billiton sells diamond business
BHP Billiton has sold its diamonds business after the company announced it has signed agreements with Harry Winston Diamond Mines for a reported US$500 million.
Crusader gets Brazilian go ahead
Perth-based miner Crusader Resources has been granted approva by the Brazilian Governmentl to proceed with its Posse Iron Ore project.
Fortescue breaks Port Hedland record
Fortescue Metals has broken the record for the largest single shipment of iron ore to depart from Port Hedland, after the Herb Elliot Port facility leaded 254,010 tonnes of iron ore onto the vessel Abigail N last week.
Government announces $21.5 million for CADET project
Deakin University’s $55 million Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET) is set to proceed after the Federal Government announced it will receive $21.5 million in funding under the Regional Priorities round of the Education Investment Fund.
Government announces Frederickton to Eungai contract winners
The Federal Government has selected the Theiss and McMahon Contractors joint venture to deliver the $762 million Pacific Highway upgrade between Frederickton and Eungai, with work expected to begin in the middle of next year.
Government calls for Glenugie to Ballina survey tenders
The Federal Government is calling for companies interested in completing survey and geotechnical investigations of the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Glenugie and Ballina.
Iron Ore Holdings secures land agreement
Iron Ore Holdings (IOH) has announced it has secured a Native Title Land Access Agreement with the Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) Native Title claimant group, which provides consent for the company’s exploration, mining and infrastructure activities in the KM claim area.
Santos announces Browse discovery
Gas giant Santos has announced a ‘significant gas discovery’ at its Crown-1 exploration well in the Browse Basin off the coast of Western Australia.
Shift work taking its toll on miner health
The uncontrollable and erratic shift patterns in the mining and energy sector is beginning to exact a toll on the mental and physical health of the industry’s workforce, according to a new report released by Griffith University.
Tasmanian freight team holds inaugural meeting
The Tasmanian Freight Logistics Co-ordination Team has conducted its inaugural meeting, with members discussing future strategies of the State’s logistics and freight sector.
Victoria orders more V/line carriages
Regional and rural train services in Victoria are set to receive a boost after the State Government announced a $200 million order for 40 new V/line carriages.
'Skill sets' could solve the VET puzzle finds NCVER
A new report released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has found that ‘skill sets’ could be a key pnak in assisting the vocational education and training (VET) system meet industry needs.
Ballarat opens new Industry Skills Centre
The University of Ballarat has announced the formation of a new Industry Skills Centre that is aimed at bolstering apprenticeships and traineeships in the region.
BlueScope reveals new steel range
BlueScope Steel has rolled out its new third-generation ZINCALUME steel range, which features patented new coating tha has a small environmental impact and increases the steel’s durability.
Broadwater EOIs released
The Queensland Government has released the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the new Broadwater Marine Project on the Godl Coast.
Future Fund acquires AIX portfolio
The Future Fund has confirmed it has entered into a binding Implementation Agreement with the Australian Infrastructure Fund (AIX) that will see the nation’s sovereign wealth fund acquire all of the AIX’s portfolio assets.