Author: Samantha Bawden

Archaeologists discover prehistoric copper mining camp

Archaeologists discover prehistoric copper mining camp

High in the Freser Valley of the eastern Pyrenees, archaeologists have uncovered a prehistoric cave full of hearths containing fragments of green rock that may represent some of humanities earliest copper mining activities.

Crinum operator fined $7m after on-site death

Crinum operator fined $7m after on-site death

Mastermyne Crinum Operations has been fined $7m after being convicted over the death of underground miner Graham Dawson in 2021 at the Crinum mine in Queensland.

Australia’s renewables deliver security during crisis

Australia’s renewables deliver security during crisis

Australia’s electricity sector is showing significantly greater resilience to global energy shocks compared to the 2022 crisis, despite escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran driving sharp increases in global fuel prices, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Pilbara work ban extended indefinitely

Pilbara work ban extended indefinitely

Electrical workers across BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara operations have voted to continue their industrial action, with bans on overtime and on-call work extended indefinitely.

Off the Record: The panic buying paradox

Off the Record: The panic buying paradox

Humans innately desire predictability. During times of crisis, it’s only natural to seek a sense of control in an unpredictable environment.

Albanese targets project delays, fuel security in pre-Budget pitch

Albanese targets project delays, fuel security in pre-Budget pitch

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Federal Government will commit more than $45m across four years in the upcoming Budget to accelerate project approvals under the EPBC Act.

WA introduces exploration spending exemptions amid fuel pinch

WA introduces exploration spending exemptions amid fuel pinch

WA miners and explorers affected by fuel security issues are now able to apply for exemptions on minimum expenditure requirements for their tenures.

Fortescue forks out $1b for green energy

Fortescue forks out $1b for green energy

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has significantly boosted its green energy spend to fast-track the delivery of its Pilbara green energy grid as the company finishes Q3 with a cash balance of $5.89b .

Worker dies at Queensland quarry

Worker dies at Queensland quarry

A worker has died at a quarry in Sheldon following a fatal forklift incident.

BHP hit with first Pilbara strike of the century

BHP hit with first Pilbara strike of the century

Electrical workers across BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara operations began protected industrial action this morning.

Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis

Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis

Thermal coal demand is rising globally as countries scramble to secure energy supplies despite constrained trade flows through the Middle East.