Articles Under Mining & Energy Update
NSW Mining Beyond 2015
Fixing the NSW Planning System, better infrastructure for mining communities and greater protection from illegal access ...
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NSW Government buys back CSG licences
The NSW Government has bought back two large coal seam gas exploration licenses which include parts of the Hunter.
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PAC recommendation for continued mining at Mount Thorley Warkworth
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission has recommended that approval can be given to continue mining at Moun...
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World coal demand forecast to exceed 9 billion tonnes by 2019
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2014 forecasts growth and dynamism of internation...
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Planning agreement gives boost to community projects
Singleton Council has signed a Voluntary Planning Agreement with Liddell Coal Operations that will contribute $580,000 t...
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New local apprentices at Eraring
Australia’s largest power station has again committed to educating young local workers, with five new apprentices joinin...
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Bengalla mine gains consent until 2038
The future of the Bengalla mine and its 400 employees has been assured following the NSW Government’s approval of a new...
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Community room officially opened
Community groups and organisations now have a new meeting space at their disposal, thanks to the partnership between BHP...
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Hedweld looking forward to a successful 2015
After what has been a challenging year for the Australian mining industry Hedweld is optimistic about 2015.
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Green shoots emerging in local economy
With the dramatic drop in unleaded petrol prices and a low Australian dollar, the Hunter Research Foundation’s latest Hu...
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