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Tax changes likely to affect mining community

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently released new changes to Fringe Benefits Tax which will affect some in the mining and resources industry and the broader community. The new fringe benefits...

A third of QLD coal mines operating at a loss: QRC

A third of Queensland coal mines are operating at a loss, according to a report commissioned by the Queensland Resources Council. QRC chief executive Michael Roche said the data backs up what...

Dywidag Systems International acquires Jennmar

Jennmar and Dywidag Systems International (DSI) have signed an agreement under which DSI will acquire Jennmar businesses in Australia, Europe, Latin America and China (50% share). Jennmar China...

Environmental approval for Adani’s Carmichael mine

Adani’s Carmichael mine project has cleared a significant hurdle today, with the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection announcing final environmental authority. The State Government...

Gina Rinehart knocked off the top of rich list

Australian mining heiress Gina Rinehart has lost her bragging rights and her title as Australia’s richest person. The 61-year-old chair of Hancock Prospecting, worth US$8.5b, was knocked off...

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20,000 Queensland resources jobs lost in two years

The Queensland resources sector is facing some of the toughest conditions in decades, with more than 20,000 jobs lost over the past two years as a result of the downturn. A statement by Queensland...

Unearthed hackathon

$750,000 to accelerate innovation in the resource sector

An Internet of Things-focused cluster will be established for the mining and energy resources sector to encourage innovation, facilitate collaboration and support access to new markets. Manufacturing...

Nominations open for SACOME Women in Resources Awards

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy announced today nominations for the 2016 South Australian Women in Resources Awards will open on Monday,  January 18. These awards recognise the...

Record Queensland coal exports for 2015

Queensland coal producers have delivered a record level of coal exports in 2015, with 220 million tonnes shipped out. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said the record...