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Adani could have Carmichael mine approved in three weeks
After more than eight years of planning, Adani could begin breaking ground at its Carmichael mine site within weeks, after the Premier sets a deadline for its last two environmental approvals.
Minerals Council appoints Coonan as chair as coal remains in the spotlight
Former Howard government minister Helen Coonan is appointed chair of the Minerals Council of Australia as the lobby group deals with internal divisions over its position on coal and climate change.
Truck emerges from the Gwalia gold mine
Rio Tinto accused of 'cutting corners' on safety amid mystery over executive's departure
Multinational mining giant Rio Tinto is accused of "putting production over safety" at a Northern Territory mine site by the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union and employees.
Chinese miner packs up office, abandons plans for mega mining lease next to Adani
A $6.7 billion Chinese mega mine coal project adjacent to the Adani venture in Queensland's Galilee Basin is in doubt after the company abandoned its bid for a mining lease.

New Chair appointed for MCA
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has today appointed a new Chair to lead the organisation.
Decision date set for Adani’s Black-Throated Finch and Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem management plans
This is a positive step towards construction of the Carmichael mine and rail project.
ResearchAndMarkets adds new report on global coal tar pitch market to its offering
The ‘Global Coal Tar Pitch Market: Analysis By Application (Aluminium Smelters, Graphite Electrode, Others), By Region, By Country (2018 Edition): Forecast to 2023 – By Region (N. America, Europe and …
Fire breaks out at Bhilai steel plant
There has been no loss of life or any injury to any of the persons working in or around the site.
Worker reflects 50 years on from building giant Drax power plant chimney
One of the workers who built the UK’s tallest industrial chimney at a North Yorkshire (UK) power plant has returned to the site to mark its anniversary – half a century on from the structure being com …