Mt Owen extension approved
Glencore has received approval of the mine life extension at Mt
Owen open cut complex by the Planning Assessment Commission,
concluding the assessment and determination process for the project
that commenced in January 2015.
T4 receives planning approval
Port Waratah Coal Services has welcomed the approval, subject to conditions, of the Terminal 4 Project by the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).
Read MoreRecord day at Port of Newcastle
Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) had a record day for coal loading with 495,000 tonnes
loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday 10 August.
Bloomfield and Glencore to acquire Integra coal operations in the Hunter
The Bloomfield Group and Glencore Plc have signed binding agreements to acquire the Integra coal mine complex from Vale S.A. and its five joint venture partners.
Read MoreUniversity of Newcastle wins $290,000 for low emissions coal research
A University of Newcastle research team will continue their exploration of world-leading low emissions coal technologies with a $290,000 grant.
Read MoreAGL commences decommissioning of Hunter Gas Project wells
AGL Energy Limited has commenced the permanent decommissioning of eight gas wells and two seismic monitoring bores in the Hunter Valley.
Read MorePAC approval for T4 coal loader
The Planning Assessment Commission has recommended the T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island be approved.
Read MoreMentoring program for women in mining kicks off
Twenty-two women working in the NSW resources sector have the next five months to ask their burning career-related questions to their newly appointed mentor, as a result of WIMnet (Women in Mining Network) NSW’s Mentoring Program 2015.
Read MoreMt Thorley home to Bridgestone’s Institute Global Mining Solutions
A global centre for tyre excellence opened at Mt Thorley in April to better support the economically vital mining sector both here and overseas.
Read MoreMining industry ahead in the fight against ice
The war on drugs has a new focus, highlighted by recent media coverage on the menace of methamphetamines – ‘crystal meth’ or ‘ice’ as it is more commonly known.
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