Editor's Blog

How ready is business for a price on carbon? — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Oct 07, 2009 03:12 PM

The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) bluntly referred to by many in the mining industry as the tax on coal mining, is due to be voted on again by Federal Parliament in November.

Expansion could raise emissions — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Aug 06, 2009 11:46 AM

Environmentalists have sparked a debate over BHP Billiton’s (BHP) proposed expansion plan for its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.

Olympic Dam expansion could blow out SA’s emissions — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Aug 06, 2009 11:46 AM

Environmentalists have sparked a debate over BHP Billiton’s (BHP) proposed expansion plan for its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.

World’s biggest open pit operation could be a reality — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 18, 2009 02:59 PM

While BHP Billiton (BHP) CEO Marius Kloppers presented a cautious market outlook to the mining industry in a speech on May 27th, it doesn’t seem to have altered his intention to create the world’s biggest open pit mine at Olympic Dam in South Australia.

Investing in the ‘new generation’ of coal – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 10:03 AM

While much emphasis is being given to emissions trading, research is suggesting that putting a price on carbon is not a sufficient mechanism for the timely deployment of new technology. To meet proposed reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions we need to reduce our demand for electricity and roll out low emission technologies for electricity generation on a massive scale. One such technology that offers potential, among others, is carbon capture and storage (CCS). While it has its critics, the Australian Government is investing in the technology, to get it working on a commercial scale and find ways to reduce its costs. But it’s still not known which of the low emission technologies in development around the world will prove to be viable, if any, in the short time available to prevent further damaging climate change and at what cost?

CPRS draft draws criticism from industry — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 09:26 AM

The release by the Federal Government of its draft legislation for a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) has intensified the mining industry’s criticism of the framework which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change.

Nothing to fear but fear itself? — by admin — created Mar 04, 2009 12:14 PM

Analyst and economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel said late last year that in regard to the global financial crisis there was nothing to fear except fear itself and there would be a downturn but no recession for Australia.