Queensland’s Mines Minister promises to restore confidence in the mining sector
For the first time in 12 years, the Australian region of Queensland has a new government. In a win that…
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Heidi Vella
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Can Australia capitalise on its cobalt potential?
Located approximately 25km south-west of Broken Hill in far western NSW, Australia, the Broken Hill cobalt project was primed to…
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Greenbushes: the first Australian mine to adopt IRMA
Perth-based Talison Lithium’s mining and processing operation, Greenbushes, is located south of a small mining town in WA, with which…
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Occupational health: how mining impacts workers’ well-being
In the early-to-mid 20th century, in areas where mining dominated, it was common-place to have hospitals dedicated solely to treating…
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Weeding out the weak spots in mining regulations
Through the decades it is fair to say mining has earned itself a chequered reputation. The industry, driven by the…
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Natural capital accounting: understanding mining’s impact on nature
Climate change and the global net-zero goal have acutely highlighted the importance of nature; the world and the mining industry…
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US tariffs target Chinese graphite supply – but is it working?
Graphite, a crystalline form of carbon, is a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries. It is the sole material, besides a…
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Sexual harassment in Australian mining: what’s changed?
The extent of sexual harassment and bullying toward female FIFO workers in the mining sector was laid bare two years…
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Going off-grid: miners turn to alternative power supply
For mining companies, energy consumption is a major expense, comprising approximately 30% of total cash operating costs. Standard practice is for…
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When tragedy strikes: supporting a miner’s family after a workplace fatality
A young father is killed after the loader he was driving plummets 25m down an open void. A 21-year-old man…