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Wild weather impacting gold mining production

Wild weather impacting gold mining production

Operations at Australian gold mining companies have slumped in 2024 due to cyclones across swathes of the nation, according to a consultancy.

Rio Tinto may face class action over sexual harassment

Rio Tinto may face class action over sexual harassment

Rio Tinto may face class action over sexual harassment

Rio Tinto may face class action over sexual harassment

Lawyers are investigating if a class action can be launched on behalf of Rio Tinto workers subjected to sexual discrimination or harassment at Australian mines.

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Superannuation funds have come under fire for doubling down on their investments in fossil fuels while cutting half a billion dollars from green energy funding.

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WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

The WA Liberal Party's energy spokesman says Peter Dutton's plan for nuclear power won't work in the state as he backs coal until renewables can take over.

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

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New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation'

A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years.

Post-mining world set for NSW government microscope

Post-mining world set for NSW government microscope

Post-mining world set for NSW government microscope

Post-mining world set for NSW government microscope

Advanced manufacturing, clean energy initiatives and tourism uses are some ideas for how NSW's mining sites can be used once shut down.

Mining mogul demands NGA remove her portrait

Mining mogul demands NGA remove her portrait

Mining mogul demands NGA remove her portrait

Mining mogul demands NGA remove her portrait

The National Gallery of Australia has rebuffed demands from mining billionaire Gina Rinehart to remove a portrait of her from an exhibition.

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Value-added: back to a future made in Australia's mines

Mining and refining is central to the budget's plan for Australia to hold its own in a global economy beset by fierce competition for sovereign production.

Traditional owners sign historic deal with mining firm

Traditional owners sign historic deal with mining firm

Traditional owners sign historic deal with mining firm

Traditional owners sign historic deal with mining firm

A First Nations group in Victoria have signed an agreement with a Canadian mining company for compensation from a gold mine on their traditional land.

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Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

The utilities sector is expected to have the slowest growth in maintenance spending as higher-cost fossil fuel generators are replaced by renewable energy.

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Western Australia's budget has unlocked land and slashed green tape to win the lion's share of investment in new industry but iron ore is still top of the heap.

Call to cut coal growth as NSW set to miss climate goal

Official data shows NSW is expected to miss its recently legislated emissions-reduction targets, prompting calls to scale back coal mine expansions.

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Health practice suspended for miners' bung lung tests

Coal miners in central Queensland will need to have their lungs retested after an audit found a health practice failed to effectively conduct tests.

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Rio Tinto faces 'biggest test' since Juukan Gorge

Rio Tinto is on the hook for water use and what has been described as the biggest test of its reputation since the destruction of ancient Juukan Gorge shelters.

Damage from methane adds to pressure for carbon levy

A leading economist has doubled down on calls for a $100 billion a year carbon tax to back new industries and stop pumping out "astounding" levels of methane.

Resistance warrior wins international environment prize

A young First Nations woman has won an international environmental award in recognition of her grassroots advocacy.

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

A nickel explorer has formed a joint venture with two of Japan's industrial giants as Australia's allies move to secure long-term supplies of battery minerals.

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