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Number of fires on site surge

Wednesday 01 October 2008

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.


Premier predicts coal boom to continue

Thursday 10 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.


Rehabilitating the past

Thursday 12 June 2008

Two of Queensland's historic abandoned mine sites are undergoing rehabilitation through funds set aside in the Bligh Government's 2008-09 State Budget.


JV to manage Rockhampton expo

Tuesday 10 June 2008

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 joins forces with EPSA

Tuesday 18 March 2008

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.


Magnesia plant alight

Monday 10 March 2008

A POWER and control specialist has shed light on Queensland Magnesia’s Rockhampton plant.


New induction program set to launch

Thursday 14 February 2008

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 local named top rookie

Monday 10 December 2007

ROCKHAMPTON'S Andrew Duncan from South Walker Creek mine in central Queensland has been named Thiess apprentice Rookie of the Year.


Northern Queensland air services

Tuesday 17 July 2007

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.


Call for carbon management

Friday 25 May 2007

THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has called on Federal and State Governments to commit to a national action plan to manage carbon.


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