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New R&D tax credit scheme advancing Australia? Part one — by wallacep — created Feb 03, 2010 03:00 PM

The proposed changes to the Research & Development tax system look to significantly change the way companies claim R&D and may reduce expenditure on R&D placing Australia at a competitive disadvantage.

2010 looking good for coal industry: analyst — by wallacep — created Feb 03, 2010 03:02 PM

The coal industry is preparing for continued improvement in market conditions this year amid expectations that power consumption and steel output will drive up demand.

Australia's 'biggest' gold mine to contribute 20 million ounces — by wallacep — created Feb 03, 2010 03:06 PM

A huge boost in employment and a cash injection would help Boddington and surrounding towns become a mining centre with today's official opening of Newmont Mining Corporation's gold mine.

Construction & mining equipment sales fall 27% in 2009 — by wallacep — created Feb 03, 2010 03:08 PM

The Australian construction and mining equipment market fell last year, according to figures released by the Construction & Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG) and Datamotive Business Intelligence (DBI).