Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2017
Fortescue, one of Australia’s largest iron ore miners, says it does not expect the the iron ore price to fall much lower.
Mine made to stop for rehab
A mine on NSW’s mid-north coast has been shut down for not paying environmental rehabilitation costs.
Particle study shows pollution risk
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Raytheon gets major missile money
The Federal Government is spending $2 billion on a Short Range Ground Based Air Defence for soldiers overseas.
Solar rates keep rising
Experts say installation of solar panels is at its highest level in almost five years.
QLD models higher Wivenhoe wall
The Queensland Government’s water company is looking at raising the Wivenhoe Dam wall by up to 4 metres.
Adani hears new mine backing
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has met privately with Adani executives to assure them that the Carmichael mine will go ahead.
India FTA re-awakened
The prime ministers of Australia and India have revived talks on a free trade deal.
Rio responds to tax accusation
Rio Tinto could seek a court challenge in its stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Big cuts could halve heatwaves
A new report says there is still time to avoid some heatwaves by aggressively cutting carbon emissions.
Committee calls for death of coal
A Labor-led Senate committee has recommended retiring Australia’s coal-fired power stations and not funding new ones.
Economists aim at gas billions
A new report says the Federal Government could make nearly $3 billion a year by forcing offshore petroleum companies to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Jail time for bus stop scam
A former Victorian senior public servant has been sentenced to eight years' jail for a scam involving over $15 million of taxpayers' money.
Adani given free rein on water
The $16b Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater ...
Experts want action on dust disease
Experts are rallying together to call for stronger regulations against black lung.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Tax changes labelled 'political'
The Federal Government has secured a win in its fight to cut the corporate tax rate.
Toxic foam limits lowered
A federal regulator has decreased the acceptable limits for exposure to toxic fire-fighting chemicals.
'Clean' Carmichael claim questioned
Media reports have cast doubt on the claim Australia will send India its cleanest-burning coal.
SA unveils $1b solar plan
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced plans to build a $1 billion battery and solar farm ...