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  • First QLD mining industry survey now released

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    QLD mining industry safety survey now released

    Queensland Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals Scott Stewart has unveiled the results of an industry-wide survey aimed at assessing the safety reporting culture within Queensland's mining sector. Co... more

  • CSIRO’s new program to boost innovation in critical minerals industry

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    Online program to boost innovation in critical minerals industry

    CSIRO is offering a 10-week online program to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the critical minerals industry, aiming to enhance innovation accessibility for Australian businesses. The free online progr... more

  • Collaborative report details copper mining’s path to net zero

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    Collaborative report details copper mining’s path to net zero

    A new report is paving the way for copper mines to achieve net zero emissions — this report, titled Ventilation and Emission Reporting, is the latest roadmap in a series aimed at steering the copper mining in... more

  • Opposition Leader vows to revitalise uranium mining in WA

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    Opposition Leader vows to revitalise uranium mining in WA

    Western Australian Leader of the Opposition Libby Mettam has announced plans to reinvigorate uranium mining in the state, aiming to streamline the environmental approval process for uranium miners to align with... more

  • QLD mining industry safety survey now released
  • Online program to boost innovation in critical minerals industry
  • Collaborative report details copper mining’s path to net zero
  • Opposition Leader vows to revitalise uranium mining in WA
Curtin provides insight into mental health in WA mining

Curtin study shows sexism and misogyny persist in WA mining

New findings — from the MARS Program Landmark Study — share insight that while reports of unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion are decreasing in Western Australia's mining sector, gender-based put-downs, condescension, and offensive sexist remarks remain prevalent. MARS Program Landmark Study Chief Investigator and John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker said: "Our research found one in three mining workers experiences emotional exhaustion regularly, indicating high levels of burnout. Disturbingly, covert forms of sexual harassment, including sexism and misogyny, persist.” The study, conducted by researchers from the Centre for Transformative Work at Curtin University, surveyed over 2,500 workers and conducted…
Fatality at the Mt Clear gold mine in Ballarat, Victoria

Fatality at the Mt Clear gold mine in Ballarat, Victoria

Two miners were trapped by falling boulders in a Ballarat mine when it collapsed, resulting in the death of one of the miners. One miner, a 21-year-old from Ballarat, was stabilised and rescued with serious injuries, while the other, a 37-year-old man from Bruthen, was found dead. The incident occurred approximately three kilometres underground, and concerns had been raised about the mining style. Australian Workers Union Victoria State Secretary Ronnie Hayden said: "Our members have raised concerns about this style of mining and it seems to have fallen on deaf ears.” The union was called to the mine after the…
Rail

Rail operator on track to reduce resources sector emissions  

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $9.4 million in funding to a new project to electrify rail freight transport of commodities. The grant to Aurizon Operations Limited (Aurizon) will contribute to an $18.8 million ‘Battery Powered Tender for Heavy Haul Fleet Decarbonisation’ project and is a world-first proof of concept rail tender. The Project will develop, test and trial a battery electric tender, to power a diesel-electric locomotive in a hybrid diesel and battery configuration, working to cut emissions from Australia’s resources industry. ARENA CEO Darren Miller said the project is addressing an emissions challenge in one of…
awards

High achievers celebrated at this year’s QLD resources awards

Three engineers, a dragline operator and a workplace support manager have taken out this year’s Resources Awards for Women. The event was hosted on International Women’s Day by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) to celebrate the contribution of women to the state’s number one export industry. The mining and energy sector, which contributed a record $116.8 billion to the state economy last financial year and supports the jobs of more than 530,000 people, contributes 80 per cent of the Queensland's total export earnings. Exceptional Woman in Queensland Resources award was presented to…
Climate change number one risk for mining sector

Climate change number one risk for mining sector

Climate change is the number one risk for ASX-listed mining companies according to the latest KPMG Mining Risk Forecast 2024 — the results were drawn from analysis based on data extracted from reported material risks in the most recent annual reports for ASX 300 mining sector companies. KPMG Partner Risk Consulting Caron Sugars said: “What stands out is that climate and community/social licence risks have jumped up in the past year to be the new top two concerns for miners.” Sugars stated that these risks are at the front of mind for the industry right now and are being discussed in the…
New report shows Australia’s critical minerals are leading the way

New report shows Australia’s critical minerals set the standard

According to the latest Australia’s Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR) report, Australia is a leading supplier of the minerals the world needs to achieve net zero. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King launched the report, published by Geoscience Australia, at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention in Toronto, Ontario. Minister King said Australia has the resources needed for the global energy transition and is producing them to the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. “The road through net zero runs through Australia’s resources sector [and] Australia’s resources are mined and processed to the highest standards – making them…
New COO appointed at Latin Resources Limited

New COO appointed at Latin Resources Limited

Aaron Maurer has been appointed as the new Latin Resources Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately — the company hopes that this decision will place Latin Resources as a frontrunner in the mining industry, particularly in the lithium sector. The company released a statement which reads: “Aaron Maurer, a seasoned professional with an illustrious career in the mining industry, brings to Latin a wealth of experience, particularly in lithium operations.” His experience includes over five years at Mineral Resources Limited, where he worked as an Executive General Manager in Operations. In this role, Aaron was involved in overseeing the Mt…