Archived News for Industry Professionals - January, 2019
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
Dam spill kills over 65
Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing after a tailings dam burst at a Brazilian mine.
ARENA studies geothermal homes
ARENA wants to study the benefits of geothermal energy in the residential sector and greenfield estates.
Big rise for casual coal staff
Permanent contracts will be offered to casual coal workers in NSW after a landmark agreement between the mining union and the colliery's operator.
Blackouts hit heated state
Over 200,000 Victorian homes plunged into darkness in heatwave conditions on Friday.
Coal terminal fight continues
Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) workers are set to strike in their fight for job security.
Works starts on Sunraysia solar
Construction is underway on the 255MW Sunraysia solar farm in NSW – one of Australia’s largest.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Labor launches hydro plan
Labor has announced a $1.1 billion plan to build up Australia’s hydrogen industry.
BHP accused of underpayment
The WA Government claims mining company BHP has been underpaying iron ore royalties for years.
Private power costs counted
New research suggests the privatised electricity sector costs Australian households over $200 per year.
Yancoal moves on new demand
Yancoal is ramping up work in New South Wales to meet rising consumer demand for coal.
ABCC builds case for cupboard
The construction industry watchdog has defended its $6,000 taxpayer-funded cupboard.
Oil plans approved off SA
Regulators have approved oil and gas testing in the Great Australian Bight this year.
Court date for trench death
A construction company has been charged over the deaths of two workers in Victoria.