Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2022
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says climate science is clear; humanity is heading in the wrong direction.
ERA timeline set to extend
Energy Resources Australia could have more time to rehabilitate a former uranium mine in Kakadu.
Rich visa could be cut
Australia's significant investor visa - referred to as a “Golden Ticket” - is set to be scrapped.
Safety sweep heads west
NSW safety authorities are conducting a sweep of residential building sites.
Watchdog responds to mine reports
SafeWork SA is running a campaign aimed at reducing the risk of sexual harassment in mining.
Coal decline in court
The creeping death of a loss-making coal mine in WA reveals the industry's “dire” prospects, an analyst says.
CSIRO backs defence ideas
CSIRO is providing free research and development (R&D) support for defence products.
Global development slips
The UN says human development has declined for the first time since it started measuring it.
Unions seek coal guarantee
Unions want job guarantees for coal workers in the shift to low carbon industries.
Infrastructure 'stupidity' slammed
Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty says toll road operator Transurban is “exploiting government stupidity”.
Prototype pulls hydrogen from air
Local researchers are testing a prototype electrolyser that can convert the humidity in the air into hydrogen.
Carbon firms urge change
Some of the biggest players in Australia's carbon market say the system needs to change.
Job stats suggest bias
New stats show engineering job vacancies are rising, but many engineers are out of work.
STEM review launched
Science Minister Ed Husic has ordered a review of federal programs to encourage women into science and technologies.
AEMO outlines grid issues
AEMO has warned electricity supplies for Australia's eastern grid are forecast to fall short of demand within three years.
Coal takeover in action
A Japanese-owned WA power station is moving to take over an Indian-owned coal mine.
Court to hear 'greenwash' case
Santos is being taken to court over claims it has been ‘greenwashing’ its clean energy credentials.
Green profits spelled out
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has put forth a business case for reducing emissions in Australian mines.
Impasse reached in train fight
Sydney commuters face more disruption as industrial action continues.