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Brazilian state refuses miner's offer of 'crumbs' over dam disaster that killed hundreds
The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais issues a 10-day ultimatum for a better Vale SA settlement offer over the 2019 Brumadinho dam disaster that killed around 270 people.
Industry in Western Australia is flat out, but where are the workers?
WA regional manufacturers are "turning down orders" while crying out for more skilled workers and building them temporary homes.
Clive Palmer's Queensland coal mine plan poses 'significant risks' to Great Barrier Reef
A committee of Commonwealth-appointed scientific experts has expressed "extreme concern" about businessman Clive Palmer's proposed central Queensland coal mine, saying the Great Barrier …
Spectacular blast at massive gold mine shifts a million tonnes in 25 seconds
A spectacular blast rocks one of Australia's biggest gold mines as the co-owners of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Super Pit try to execute a seamless transition amid a $16 billion merger.
As hydraulic fracturing gears up in the outback, scientists are monitoring potential earthquakes
The cause of tremors near fracking sites remains a mystery in Australia due to a lack of data. Now, as the Federal Government and gas companies target the NT's Beetaloo Basin for fracking, scient …

Buffalo Coal appoints Independent Non-Executive Director
Buffalo Coal Corp. has confirmed the appointment of Rory Taylor as Independent Non-Executive Board member and Audit Committee Chairman.
DRA Global awarded Carmichael Project contract
DRA Global has won its second major contract on Bravus Mining & Resources’ Carmichael Project, delivering the AUS$140 million coal preparation plant, where the coal is processed and prepared for t …
NTPC achieves highest ever single day generation
NTPC group achieved over 1 billion units of daily generation on 18th January 2021, recording the company’s highest ever single day generation.
Fact.MR: Demand for coal handling systems to remain high
A new report from Fact.MR forecasts that demand for coal handling systems are to remain high from thermal power plants through 2030.
Global CCS Institute welcomes rise in membership
The Global CCS Institute has welcomed 34 new members to its ranks in the last 12 months.