Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2017
Some have been encouraged by a failed $9.5 billion takeover of Santos, but the SA Government is not impressed.
Five face mine fire charges
The owners of Victoria's Hazelwood coal mine will face accusations of causing air pollution during a mine fire.
AEMO models summer struggles
South Australia could soon face the first of its summer power issues ...
FWC favours cursing miner
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a foul-mouthed miner’s job be reinstated ...
Report plots path to clean power
New research suggests global electricity industry C02 emissions could be brought to zero by 2050.
Wind farm gets battery backing
A major Australian windfarm is adding non-subsidised battery storage.
BHP moving away from MCA
The world’s biggest mining company has told conservationists it is not fully on board with the industry’s major lobby.
ACT construction tops danger stats
Safe Work Australia says the ACT has recorded the highest rate of serious construction injuries in the country.
FIFO app finds risky swings
Data from a new mental health app suggests FIFO workers suffer more on a shorter ‘swing’.
Glencore secrets revealed
Glencore, the global mining behemoth, has been shown to have loaned millions of dollars to back shady mining deals ...
Hardie victim's compo trimmed
A James Hardie asbestos victim has been awarded a record compensation payout.
Judge slams CFMEU
A Federal Court judge has slammed the CFMEU, saying unlawful behaviour and coercive conduct ...
Adani loan faces veto
Queensland’s premier says her government will not support a NAIF loan for Adani.
Nuclear re-think recommended
A nuclear power advocate says Australia needs to get over its fear of the energy source.
Big money for green SA
Billionaire Sanjeev Gupta is buying even further into South Australia’s industrial sector.