by Gordon Barratt | Jul 9, 2021 | News
The Australian Government has created an $800 million Manufacturing Collaboration Stream to encourage collaboration between businesses and researchers in industries including resources technology and critical minerals processing. The stream is one part of the Modern...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 9, 2021 | News
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s metallurgical coal mine in Bowen Basin, Queensland. Image: QRC The Queensland Government has highlighted the state’s strength as a producer of metallurgical coal as a key part of the economic recovery from COVID-19. It was estimated in...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 9, 2021 | News
The government has closed down dangerous iron ore and gold mining sites in Rachuonyo South sub-county in Homa Bay County over safety concerns. This is after quarry operators failed to get approval from relevant government authorities. Seven operators at the two mining...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 9, 2021 | News
Underground mining has started at the Savannah nickel project, ahead of schedule, after ASX-listed Panoramic Resources struck a four-year, A$280-million underground mining contract with contractor Barminco. Panoramic had initially planned to start underground mining...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 9, 2021 | News
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng on Wednesday said they raised concerns about Mexican energy and investment policies during an in-person meeting with their Mexican counterpart, Tatiana Clouthier. Tai told reporters during a...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 9, 2021 | News
The surging, post-pandemic US economy is driving an unexpected boom in coal, the latest sign that demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel remains resilient. American coal production this year will swell 15% to meet stronger demand for electricity at home and abroad,...