According to a report by the Queensland Government’s Department of Mines and Energy, there were 228 fires in the 12 month period from 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2008.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has opened the $780 million expansion to Gladstone's R G Tanna Terminal, and expects the State’s coal exports could almost double by 2030.
Two of Queensland's historic abandoned mine sites are undergoing rehabilitation through funds set aside in the Bligh Government's 2008-09 State Budget.
Rockhampton Regional Council and Reed Exhibitions have announced a joint venture, under which Reed will take on the management and marketing of the Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) trade fair, which is held every two years in Rockhampton.
SULLAIR Australia, has announced a long-term agreement to supply the rental division of Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) with a range of Sullair diesel air compressors.
A POWER and control specialist has shed light on Queensland Magnesia’s Rockhampton plant.
THE Mining Industry Skills Centre’s new Heavy Industry Generic Induction Program will start Thursday 21 February at the New Horizons Safety and Training Services Centre in Rockhampton.
ROCKHAMPTON'S Andrew Duncan from South Walker Creek mine in central Queensland has been named Thiess apprentice Rookie of the Year.
A DOMESTIC flight provider has announced that Rockhampton, Mackay and the Gold Coast would be included in their domestic flight network, with flights to and from Melbourne available from November 23.
THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has called on Federal and State Governments to commit to a national action plan to manage carbon.