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Dianne project

Far North Qld mine accelerates reopening

A resources company will fast-track its mining revival in Queensland’s Cook Shire. Revolver Resources recently confirmed it would use new funding to quickly reopen its Dianne Project, 260km...

South32 Cannington Mine

Central Qld coal mine sells for up to $200M

A fossil fuel operation will be under new ownership in Queensland’s Isaac region. Stanmore Resources recently agreed to purchase South32’s Eagle Downs Coal Mine in Winchester, 208km...

Carmichael mine workers

Central Qld coal workers receive 13 per cent pay rise

Mine employees have secured a significant wage increase and could be retrospectively compensated for acting in senior roles. Carmichael Coal workers recently received a maximum 13 per cent pay rise...

Winchester South coal mine

New $1B Bowen Basin coal mine approved

A mining project one step closer to construction in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. The State Department of Environment, Science and Innovation recently granted an environmental authority...

BHP ute

Authority probes Qld coal worker death while towing

A vehicle that fatally pinned a contractor is the subject of an official investigation. Authorities have released preliminary findings from the recent death of Luke O’Brien at BHP Mitsubishi...

Gainwall highwall mining unit

New Bowen Basin coal project approved

A proposed coal development is one step closer to construction in Queensland’s Isaac region. The State Department of Environment and Science recently approved Vitrinite’s Vulcan South...

MinRes FIFO workers

Resources company improves FIFO conditions

A major mineral producer approved more a favourable employment environment for remote workers. Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) employees will enjoy better conditions while travelling between multiple mine...

Submerged vehicle

Qld coal operator sinks in underwater pit

A mine worker learnt the hard way to check depth before entering water bodies. Authorities recently examined how a dozer became partially submerged at a coal operation in Central Queensland’s...

Blackwater Coal Mine

Qld coal workers reject ‘inadequate pay’

Central Queensland mine employees refused to accept substandard conditions. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has been urged to improve remuneration and protections at its operations. Rail crew workers...