Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2016
Former FIFO workers have raised serious issues over toxic smoke from burning rock ...
Stanwell slammed for cold coal deal
Six executives at a Queensland Government-owned power company have been criticised for accepting bonuses while subcontractors go unpaid.
Australia missing big gas capture
Authorities say revenue from oil and gas production has fallen “far behind” in capturing the benefits of the LNG boom.
Climate cuts need smart plans
Experts say Australia’s climate change response could depend on planning.
Airport city plan draws bold view
Planners say the future of Western Sydney hinges on an “aerotropolis” growing around the Western Sydney Airport.
Boral building to big deal
Boral is looking to buy US-based building products manufacturer Headwaters for about A$3.5 billion.
Concrete sinks hold CO2
Almost half the CO2 released during the process of making cement over the last 70 years has been re-absorbed by the material through a process called carbonation, say international scientists.
Enrolments drop as need rises
Enrolments for mining engineering degrees are plummeting – just as Australia’s mining sector is seeing a global rally in price.
LNP scores bill breakthrough
A single late-night session was all it took to pass legislation that forced people to the polls earlier this year.
NT caps once open roads
The NT Labor Government has scrapped open speed roads, imposing a 130km/hr limit in the name of safety.
Rio cranks iron cuts
Rio Tinto is cutting more jobs from its iron ore division in Western Australia.
Chevron keeps Bight plans
Chevron will still drill four exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight, but oil giant BP has withdrawn from exploration of the region.
Treasurer says waste advocates 'silent'
SA’s Treasurer says a “silent majority” want the state’s nuclear waste dump ...
Wesfarmers look at way out of coal
Wesfarmers says it may back out of its loss-making coal business.
Macfarlane's mining leap criticised
Former federal resources minister Ian Macfarlane has defended his career change to lobbying for mining industry.
Rio leaders shown the boot
Rio Tinto has sacked two top executives after a probe into $10.5 million in payments linked to iron mining in Africa.
ALGA rides for road needs
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) wants federal action on freight bottlenecks.
Perth PS shift outlined
Over 1,500 WA public servants will be relocated as part of a massive redevelopment.