Environment, Sustainability
A new way to look at the value of minerals
The Institute of Sustainable Futures has released its final report for the CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship, on the changing benefits and impacts of mineral resource extraction and processing in Australia.
Investment in energy and water needed in mining areas
In future, mining companies will have to invest more heavily in environmental protection and safety in order to maintain long-term profitability, said a senior manager of a mining services company.
Extreme situations call for extreme theory
Over the past six years there have been significant steps taken to improve the management of subsidence impacts from underground mining throughout New South Wales.
ETS delay, an opportunity or opportunity missed?
A delay in the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme provides an opportunity for the Federal Government according to one industry group, but could also affect its environmental credentials.
Darwin port faces copper contamination inquiry
The Port of Darwin Corporation is seeking to limit the fallout from reports of copper concentrate fouling East Arm Wharf waters and the port area, after the Northern Territory Government announced an investigation.
The importance of maintaining ‘social licence to operate’
The mining industry is plagued by low credibility and social opposition within the global community, largely stemming from its reputation as a “dirty business”.
Opening the north’s renewable energy potential
Development of a high voltage electricity transmission line between Mount Isa and Townsville would enable Queensland to open a major renewable energy generation corridor, according to a new report.
Sustainability and coal seam gas – Part two
An upfront investment in environmentally and socially sensitive design is likely to pay dividends for the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry, according to engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, Sinclair Knight Merz.
Sustainability and coal seam gas – Part one
An upfront investment in environmentally and socially sensitive design is likely to pay dividends for the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry, according to engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, Sinclair Knight Merz.
Perspectives on skills & training – part one
The need for mining and exploration companies to manage environmental outcomes has spurned innovative training; and Pilbara Aboriginal group's report claims discriminatory practices by mining operators.
Zero emissions power but not at expense of coalminers: report
Not for profit organisation Beyond Zero Emissions has released a study which demonstrates how Australia can reach zero emissions electricity by 2020 using proven, existing, commercialised technology.
The Copenhagen Accord: what actually happened - and how?
What do you do when you have a two-track negotiation framework that stalls? You open up a third track. That is effectively what happened in Copenhagen at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Coal miners represented at Copenhagen
Australian coal miners were represented at the international climate change talks Copenhagen, in December, when union members spoke at the ‘Climate Change and the World of Work’ forum, running alongside the United Nations talks.
Australia urged to drop emissions trading scheme: UCL School of Energy
One of Australia’s foremost energy academics has called on the Federal Government to immediately introduce a carbon tax and drop any move to an emissions trading scheme (ETS).
Government assistance for emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries
Although the EITE scheme is part of the CPRS Scheme which is yet to be passed by Parliament, EITE industries should be getting ready now.
ETS should consider rightful ownership of emissions
Climate change has become the global catch phrase of the 21st Century and decisions made at the current United Nations talks in Copenhagen will have a lasting influence on the global economy and the mining industry.
ETS should consider rightful ownership of emissions
Climate change has become the global catch phrase of the 21st Century and decisions made at the current United Nations talks in Copenhagen will have a lasting influence on the global economy and the mining industry.
Final environmental approval for Karara
Gindalbie Metals advised that the Federal Government has given Commonwealth environmental approval for development of the Karara Iron Ore Project in Western Australia to proceed.
Quality projects cushion SA from GFC: mining lobby
The development of South Australia’s mineral wealth remains a case of “business as usual” says the SA Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) as the sector emerges successfully out of the global financial crisis.
Report on the global status of CCS projects released
The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) released a report which shows there is growing action being taken to achieve commercial scale CCS but more projects are needed.
