To decarbonise Australia’s energy and industrial sectors, Australia’s chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel says the need for carbon capture and storage (CCS) alongside other renewables is critical, according
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Alcoa rules out closure of Portland smelter, for now
Alcoa’s aluminium smelter in Victoria will continue operating, for now, despite Alcoa reporting a significant net global loss in 2019, according to the aluminium giant’s earnings call.
While the smelter
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Aussie company’s innovative coal and iron-making technologies move forward
Environmental Clean Technologies (ECT), a Melbourne-based company focusing on commercialisation of new coal and iron-making technologies, has signed an agreement with India’s national lignite and
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Climate Council: SA, TAS and ACT leading the renewables charge
A Climate Council report states who they see as leading the charge of Australia’s transition to clean, affordable and efficient renewable energy and storage technology.
The Renewables Ready: States
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Alan Finkel warns over lack of action on climate
Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel will today profess his support for a clean energy target, which he believes will have the lowest impact on power prices compared to other schemes.
According to Finkel,
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Hundreds of job losses for QLD maintenance staff and train crew
Around 180 jobs are at risk as Aurizon announces plans to close its rollingstock maintenance workshop in Rockhampton, Queensland. The company has also announced its plans to “move to more flexible train
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Govt releases Energy White Paper
The federal government’s Energy White Paper, released yesterday, has been largely welcomed by business leaders but criticised by environmentalists.
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Inaugural Hunter Coal Fest launched
The Singleton Business Chamber has launched a new mining and community festival in the NSW Hunter Valley.
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PPK Group acquires mining electronic management system company
The PPK Group has acquired electronic management system company MONEx.
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SNC-Lavalin wins Rolleston coal contract
The SNC-Lavalin McConnell Dowell joint venture has won the EPC contract for the Rollseton coal mine's 5th coal valve project.
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Tomago Aluminium plans industrial park
Tomago Aluminium has announced plans to develop an industrial park adjacent to its smelter over 15 years.
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Newcastle conveyor company backs future of coal
Port Hunter Conveyors has said it sees a bright future for the coal industry.
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PPK finalises COALTRAM acquisition
The PPK Group has acquired coal mining equipment manufacturer COALTRAM.
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Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projects
Increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billions of dollars in investment at risk.
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Mining engineering picking up in the Hunter valley
Austin Engineering is manufacturing its first Westech flow control body for off-highway trucks in Australia.
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Greens urge unions to fight coal
Greens senator Richard Di Natale has declared union boss Paul Howes needs to acknowledge the health dangers of the coal industry poses in an effort to protect the public.
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Pacific National signs train services contract with natural resources company
Asciano’s Pacific National Coal haulage business has entered into a new train services contract with natural resources company BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
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