Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2024
A settlement has been reached in a court case over Glencore's plan to store carbon dioxide in the Great Artesian Basin.
Coal fire finally quietened
Anglo American says a fire at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland is believed to be extinguished, almost 4 weeks after it started.
Dust danger payout ordered
A former miner with ‘black lung’ has been awarded a record $3.2 million in damages.
Uranium lease to be scrapped
The federal government is moving to end a uranium lease at Jabiluka and add it to Kakadu National Park.
ARENA backs AEMO work
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is investing in the Australian Energy Market Operator's Engineering Roadmap.
Offshore permits opened
The Australian government has finalised a series of new offshore exploration permits aimed at bolstering gas supply.
Sluggish sub scheme forecast
Australia’s submarine boss says the AUKUS project will be slow and expensive.
Funding backs plastic work
New funding should see more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics diverted from South Australian landfills each year.
Big money to reduce pollution
A $91 million federal investment has been made in a bid to slash over 1 million tonnes of climate pollution annually.
CFMEU reviews pledged
An independent MP wants a new watchdog to address the “toxic elements” within the CFMEU.
Critical links backed
New funding seeks to strengthen international collaboration in critical minerals science.
Councils seek energy input
Local governments in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland are advocating for a more significant role in planning renewable energy projects.
Sackings and setbacks at FMG
Andrew Forrest's ambitious venture into green hydrogen has faced a significant setback, resulting in job losses and project delays.
SunCable plan progresses
Plans for the world's largest renewable energy precinct have been approved by the Northern Territory EPA.
Welding carries gas risk
New research shows that most welders are exposed to high levels of hazardous fumes at work, with insufficient protective measures ...
Fossil fuel lending continues
Australia's major banks have invested over $61 billion into fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement was signed eight years ago.
Greenwashing gap proposed
Australian companies may be able to avoid legal scrutiny under a new greenwashing law.