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WA royalties program approved

Tuesday 14 October 2008

The Western Australian Government has approved the $670 million Royalties for Regions program, formally giving effect to the Royalties for Regions policy.


No rest for the wicked

Friday 25 July 2008

Road transport has become increasingly important in Australia’s economic growth, however, to make this method of transportation viable, more fatigue management methods are necessary.


Mining application fees on the rise

Wednesday 09 July 2008

Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA) has announced a new schedule of fees under the Mining Act 1971, effective from 1 July 2008.


Mine safety legislation clarified

Wednesday 09 July 2008

The Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has released a safety bulletin that clarifies what legislation is used and when on various mine sites during construction.


A storing solution for carbon dioxide

Monday 23 June 2008

The Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has introduced landmark legislation to Parliament which will establish the world’s first comprehensive framework for carbon dioxide capture and geological storage.


Amendments to Mine Safety Laws

Friday 14 December 2007

QUEENSLAND mines, under new legislation, will be required to report all deaths at mines, not just those resulting from accidents, according to the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME)


Mines safety review in WA

Monday 08 October 2007

THE WA Government has appointed Commissioner Stephen Kenner of the WA Industrial Relations Commission to review the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994.


Mines Inspectorate modernises

Friday 28 September 2007

THE Queensland Government has embarked on a national recruitment drive to attract skilled mines inspectors and safety and health specialists to Queensland.


Dispute resolution in danger

Sunday 26 August 2007

QUEENSLAND expertise in resolving disputes over resource development proposals was in danger of being diluted by legislation for the merger of the Land and Resources Tribunal with the Land Court, according to Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche.


Gillard concedes 'drop dead' argument

Tuesday 01 January 1980

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has conceded the Australian Mines and Metals Association's (AMMA) argument against 'drop dead' dates for old workplace agreements.


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