NewsPolitics & Regulation US Consul-General to visit Queensland minerals province Next week, the US Consul-General will inspect Queensland’s critical minerals corridor ahead of the Queensland Premier’s Trade Mission to the US later this month.
NewsPolitics & Regulation MCA: New migration policies could hurt the resources sector The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) says changes by the Federal Government to deprioritise offshore skilled migration visa applicants will impact the mining sector’s performance.
NewsPolitics & Regulation EPA backs Northern Star’s Kalgoorlie power project Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has secured an EPA recommendation for its proposed Kalgoorlie thermal power project, which would provide reliable power to the expanding Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operations.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Traditional Owners to appeal $150.1m Fortescue native title penalty Yindjibarndi native title holders have unanimously voted to appeal the Federal Court’s decision ordering Fortescue (ASX: FMG) to pay a record $150.1m in compensation linked to the Solomon Hub.
NewsPolitics & Regulation WA welcomes new Mines Minister The WA Government has appointed Daniel Pastorelli as the state’s new Mines, Petroleum and Exploration Minister as David Michael takes on the role of State Development Minister.
NewsPolitics & Regulation China-linked investors ignore Treasurer’s disposal orders Foreign investors appear to have ignored Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' disposal orders, with Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) saying the majority of the shares remain registered to investors named in the orders.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Queensland to review sector financing scheme The Queensland Government will undertake a targeted review of the state’s financial provisioning scheme to better balance investment and financial rehabilitation risk in the resources sector.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Australians file historic coal and gas exports case with the UN Ten Australians have filed a legal case with the United Nations (UN) claiming the Federal Government is violating their human rights by supporting coal and gas companies.
NewsPolitics & Regulation WA Native Title processes to be streamlined The WA Government is overhauling its Native Title and Aboriginal Cultural heritage processes for the mining and exploration sector following a targeted review.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations The WA Government is finalising an updated regulatory arrangement that would allow Alcoa (ASX: AAI) to continue operating its bauxite mines throughout the state while the EPA continues to assess the miner’s proposals.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Safe Work to introduce new exposure limit guidelines Safe Work Australia is currently evaluating the workplace exposure standards (WES) for airborne contaminants and is set to introduce new limit guidelines on December 1.
