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A step closer to clean coal

Monday 17 November 2008

The Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson, and Queensland's Minister for Mines and Energy, Geoff Wilson, have attended a ceremony to mark the commencement of works at the Callide Oxyfuel demonstration plant in Biloela, Queensland.


Australians against uranium expansion

Tuesday 11 November 2008

A Newspoll survey conducted by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has revealed that 40% of Australians are against the export of Australian uranium to any country for use in nuclear power plants for electricity generation.


Bright future with China: Minister

Monday 25 August 2008

The Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, has declared Australia’s strong future with China in a speech to the Australia-China Mining and Minerals Industry Dinner in Beijing.


Low emission technologies announced

Wednesday 30 July 2008

The Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has announced the formation of a National Low Emissions Coal Council and a Carbon Storage Taskforce to drive the adoption of low emissions coal technologies.


Climate change an issue not a stunt: QRC

Tuesday 29 July 2008

The widening gulf between ‘fundraising stunts’ and ‘the plain hard work’ needed to address global climate and energy demand was in evidence at either end of the country, Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche said.


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.


Geothermal drilling gets budget boost

Tuesday 03 June 2008

The $50million geothermal drilling program, a key election promise of the Australian Government, will be funded earlier than expected, according to the Minister for Resources and Energy the Hon Martin Ferguson.


Minister outlines mining vision

Wednesday 28 May 2008

Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has outlined his vision for the Australian minerals industry.


Rudd Government welcomed

Friday 30 November 2007

THE Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the Rudd Labor party to Federal Government.


A step closer to clean coal

Tuesday 01 January 1980

The Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson, and Queensland's Minister for Mines and Energy, Geoff Wilson, have attended a ceremony to mark the commencement of works at the Callide Oxyfuel demonstration plant in Biloela, Queensland.


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