Australian market research analyst IBISWorld has named lead and zinc ore mining among its 10 riskiest industries in 2009.
The Bligh Government has announced it will bring forward $25 million in funds to boost employment in regional areas affected by the mining downturn, following crisis talks with unions and the Queensland Resources Council.
According to key industry figures, introducing a carbon trading system with set minimum emission reductions and no international agreements will create significant problems for Australian business.
Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has heralded the New South Wales Government's proposal for a new terminal access framework for the troubled Hunter Valley Coal Chain as a breakthrough for the industry.
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.
The Digger Deeper Conference, held in Brisbane on Wednesday, was popular with junior explorers and the scientific community this year, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson told MINING DAILY.
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
Key industry stakeholders have attended the first of three major resource summits in the Bowen Basin.
MORE than six months out, the 2008 Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) in Mackay from July 22-24 – is fully booked, with companies wishing to exhibit now being placed on a waiting list.
AAMS will be displaying a range of Chinese-manufactured hydraulic components and other engineering machinery accessories widely used in mining, construction and agricultural industries on Stand 141 at AIMEX 2007