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Industrial unrest: coming to a mine-site near you!
Since the Federal Government's Fair Work Act came into effect in 2009, the mining industry has seen a steady increase in industrial activity. This is …
National harmonisation of safety laws gathers momentum
The New Year is here. The year of harmonised national safety laws. The harmonisation process is well underway with the goal of achieving balanced …
Wiggins Island – something to be celebrated
As a person who spends a large amount of their time dealing with mining infrastructure, the rate of structural reform and progress in the area can be …
Record Mining Investment set to continue
Mining investment is up 74 percent since last year, and 34 percent in the last six months. Last week the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) …
Can the mining sector lead diversity?
The resources sector is no different than any other male dominated industry, where attracting and retaining women in non-traditional roles and developing …
Disclosing production targets
Controversy surrounds listed mining companies disclosing their production targets with the ASX and JORC unexpectedly deciding to release separate …
Carbon price passed: Now what?
After many years, 2 Prime Ministers and 3 opposition leaders to name a few, the Federal Parliament passed carbon price legislation yesterday. The price …
Unconventional moves: changes to WA onshore gas regulation
WA has proven it is alive to the fact that there is an increasing importance of unconventional gas resources, with the WA Department of Mines and …
ASX calls for submissions on reforms to Aussie resource reporting
The ASX has asked for submissions on proposed reforms to resource reporting in an aim to harmonise Australian reporting requirements with international …
Double edged sword of E&R boom
Last night Freehills hosted 80 guests from the energy & resources industry at a Gala Dinner preceding the AMPLA Conference, with Key Note Speaker …
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