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Stanmore Resources

New Qld coal projects rejected for taking too long

Two major fossil fuel developments went back to the drawing board after proponents failed to act in a timely manner. The Australian Department of the Environment recently rejected MacMines...

Mine roof collapse

Roof collapse kills mine worker

A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while a standing...

Burton Coal Mine

Multiple Qld coal mines open

Fossil fuel production will jump in Queensland’s Isaac and Darling Downs regions. Bowen Coking Coal (BCB) recently confirmed it reopened the newly acquired Burton Coal Mine, 165km southwest of...

Carrapateena mine

Contract awarded at newly acquired mine

A multinational supplier won a tender at a major operation under new ownership. Eriez Australia confirmed it recently secured the hydrofloat contract at OZ Minerals’ (OZL’s) Carrapateena...

We Hope to See You at MESC QLD

MESC QLD 2023 is just around the corner, this year due to be held from June 5th to June 7th at the Sofitel Brisbane Central. AusProof has been attending MESC QLD for over 20 years, and they are...

Andrew Cole

Resources executive steps down with $6M payout

A mining boss will resign from duties with lucrative entitlements. Andrew Cole recently confirmed he would not stay on after OZ Minerals (OZL) is purchased by competitor BHP for $9.6 billion. The...

Wilkie Creek coal workers

Southern Qld coal mine reopens

A fossil fuel operation resumed production under new ownership in Queensland’s Western Downs region. New Wilkie Energy (NWE) recently reopened the Wilkie Creek coal mine, 121km northwest of...

Olympic dam truck

Mining giant reports second fatality in three months

A major resources producer twice failed to ensure workers return home safely from duty. BHP recently confirmed a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the Olympic Dam mine. “We are...