The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed interim authorization by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), allowing resources companies to co-ordinate on sourcing crucial supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Members of t…
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A three year scientific study by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) into the air, water and soil impacts of hydraulic fracturing has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways.
The…
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A three year scientific study by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) into the air, water and soil impacts of hydraulic fracturing has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways.
The…
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Major BHP has announced a A$300-million investment over a five year period to improve air quality and reduce dust emissions across its Pilbara operations.
“BHP has reviewed global best practice dust management and air quality control methods and ident…
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Dual listed gold miner OceanaGold has resumed mining operations in New Zealand after the government decreased the country’s Covid-19 alert level from four to three.
The new alert level meant that businesses apart from those considered to be essential …
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The exploration arm of mining major Rio Tinto will spend A$9.2-million on exploration at the Citadel copper/gold joint venture (JV), in Western Australia, during 2020.
JV partner Antipa Minerals on Friday said that the approved exploration budget for …
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The exploration arm of mining major Rio Tinto will spend A$9.2-million on exploration at the Citadel copper/gold joint venture (JV), in Western Australia, during 2020.
JV partner Antipa Minerals on Friday said that the approved exploration budget for …
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Gold miner Blackham Resources has reported a soft March quarter, with production falling from 20 003 oz in the December quarter to 12 950 oz.
The ASX-listed company said that production in the March quarter was impacted by seasonal weather, equipment…
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Nickel miner Western Areas has maintained its production outlook for 2020, with the company reporting a solid quarter in the three months to March.
Total nickel mined during the quarter reached 5 896 t, which was in line with the 5 849 t produced in t…
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Dual listed Champion Iron told shareholders on Friday that the company would start ramping-up operations at its Bloom Lake mining complex, in Quebec, after the provincial government declared mining to be a ‘priority service’.
The announcement meant th…
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