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Exports to increase 37%, ABARE

Monday 15 December 2008

Earnings from Australian energy and minerals exports are forecast to increase 37% to $160 billion in 2009, $20 billion less than what was forecast last quarter, ABARE senior commodity analyst Alan Copeland told MINING DAILY.


Industry outlook positive

Friday 21 November 2008

Continuing strong demand for minerals and energy commodities and projects worth $67.3 billion provides a positive outlook for the Australian mining industry, but the global economic downturn may still have an effect, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources Economics (ABARE) acting executive


A learning curve for university

Friday 21 November 2008

The University of Queensland has joined forces with the Queensland Resources Council in an attempt to drum up the number of quality graduates available to the minerals and energy sector, the University's Sustainable Minerals Institute director Chris Moran told MINING DAILY.


Satellite technology paves path for tomorrow

Friday 21 November 2008

The Queensland Government has developed a satellite based technology that allows geologists to map the mines of tomorrow.


School girls get info on mining sector

Monday 11 August 2008

The Queensland Resources Council has run a forum to encourage girls to consider a career in the minerals and energy sector.


Girls in trade

Friday 25 July 2008

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is set to tackle the shortage of skilled trades people by encouraging more girls to take up a trade career.


Folly in federal free ride says QRC

Monday 10 September 2007

QUEENSLAND'S $25 billion a year resources sector has released a federal election policy agenda alerting political parties to the folly of assuming a free ride for the Australian economy on the back of global demand for the country's minerals and energy commodities.


Boost for science skills

Friday 31 August 2007

THE Queensland Resources Council and the CSIRO have joined forces to develop minerals and energy sciences education, careers and skills initiatives


Path forward for indigenous

Wednesday 25 July 2007

QUEENSLAND resource sector companies have committed to an ambitious program aimed at improving the economic sustainability of indigenous communities in regional Queensland.


Resources budget boost

Wednesday 13 June 2007

THE Queensland resources sector’s strong performance and outlook will underpin another year of economic growth for Queensland in 2007-08, according to Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Michael Roche.


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