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THE Qld Department of Environment and Science has granted Pembroke Resources environmental authority (EA) for its 100pc owned Olive Downs coal project in Central Queensland. The EA authorises the activities for Olive Downs’ 79-year mine life, and provides the conditions for the operation of the mine. The 813mt open cut JORC resource holds a 2bt underground target, with 514mt open cut JORC reserves, and is a similar size to Adani’s Carmichael mine. Pembroke said that 90pc of the coal would be used for steelmaking. Pembroke chief executive, Barry Tudor, said the company was “looking forward to Federal Government approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, and the granting of a mining lease so that it can begin construction”.…

INTERNATIONAL corporate travel company HRG has created a new division, HRG Logistics, to service the travel needs of resource hot spots around the world, including Perth and Queensland. HRG supports the requirements of companies within the mining, energy and marine sectors and its team has many years experience managing travel programs within these areas. The company is focussed on providing 100 per cent effective solutions to its clients and has developed several products in order to do this, including: HRG CrewBooker, for the management of fly-in, fly-out and workforce management manifests; HRG Charter, for non-routine passenger transport services; and HRG Online, the company’s own online booking tool enabling multiple passenger bookings, automated hotel bill back, regional hotel and camp accommodation…

G & A Lombardi sells, services, and repairs heavy transport trailers for the Australian transport industry. The company is the dealer for the iconic Roadwest Transport equipment and sales trailer range. Roadwest is a market leader in the design and manufacture of side-tipping trailers and has been synonymous with quality products for the past 30 years. The HardLite Side Tipper range is a patented and unique trailer design, incorporating a floating body, high-grade steel and advanced hydraulic system. Roadwest manufactures the HardLite Side Tippers in 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and up to 12mm heavy-duty rock bodies. Roadwest offers trailers from 23 cubic metres up to the 100cum Super HardLite and 15t B-double sets. The HardLite is fully welded and delivers…

New Acland mine. Image: New Hope Group By Elizabeth Fabri NEW Hope Group’s long-awaited New Acland expansion is one step closer to development after receiving Federal Government approval in January. The New Acland Stage 3 Continuation Project gained Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) approval but still required State Government Mining Lease, Environment Authority, and Associated Water License approvals before a final investment decision could be made. New Hope Group managing director Shane Stephen said the approvals proved the environmental credentials of the project “stacked up”. “It’s positive news for the local community as it provides optimism for the continuity of operations at New Acland and the increased economic activity associated with the construction of the project,” Mr Stephen said.…