Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2021
A major Australian coal producer has made some optimistic claims about the rock’s future.
Green rise hits coal viability
A flood of renewable energy could render five of Australia’s coal plants unviable in just a few years.
WA Libs back coal closure
A Liberal anti-coal policy is adding a new dimension to WA’s upcoming election.
Huge sub plan reviewed
The Federal Government is looking at ways to dump its $90 billion submarine contract.
Big pay after rock blast
Experts have criticised big pay rises in the wake of the blasting of Juukan Gorge.
New QLD standard for asbestos board
Queensland authorities are tightening the rules around a specific kind of asbestos product.
PPE could drive new roads
Research engineers say disposable face masks could be recycled to make roads.
SafeWork NSW runs site sweep
SafeWork NSW is running a safety sweep of North Coast construction businesses.
Bill seeks green empowerment
New legislation could see funding for regional communities to develop their own renewable energy projects.
Coal site getting water plants
One mining company is making a serious attempt to reduce its use of natural water supplies.
Joyce wants clean funds for coal
Barnaby Joyce wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in coal power.
Shrimp found below fracking fields
A tiny, blind, carnivorous shrimp could hold up work in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
Beach strikes major field
Beach Energy says it has discovered much more gas than expected in a new field off the Victorian coast.
Defence drags out file shift
The Defence department will continue to store sensitive documents with a Chinese-owned firm, despite pledging to move them.
Hydrogen bowser backed
Victoria will soon be home to a hydrogen fuel station dedicated to research purposes.
Stocks knocked by activist deaths
New research suggests the stock market is helping hold mining companies to account for human rights violations.
New firm seeks giant fibre
A new company has announced plans to build a $1.5 billion, 20,000km fibre-optic “backbone” for Australia.