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Addressing the challenges of mine waste

A new research group at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute has developed a set of geometallurgical toolkits to improve the management of waste in the mining industry. The...

RESOURCES EXPLORATION

More funding for Queensland exploration

Queensland launches the State Government of $2.5 million in funding for this Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) round. Queensland Exploration Council Chair Kim Wainwright said:...

QEC: $640 million investment in exploration in QLD

Exploration activity across coal, petroleum, gold and copper deposits in Queensland continues to rise despite COVID and a drop in coal and petroleum prices, Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) chair...

automated mineralogy system

QUT embraces automated mineralogy system

With Australia having a vast wealth of mineral resources and mining being a key factor in the nations’ economy, understanding mineral deposits is of key importance. Queensland University of...

canadian geologist kidnapped

Geologist kidnapped and murdered at West African camp

The security and safety risks of working in remote locations have been highlighted by the tragic death of a Canadian geologist in West Africa. Progress Minerals, Geologist Kirk Woodman was kidnapped...

Yulleroo gas leak

Victoria bans unconventional gas exploration

In a national first, the Victorian Government today announced a permanent ban on the exploration and development of all onshore unconventional gas, including fracking and coal seam gas. The permanent...