Category Archives: Mining

AWU pushes to end ban on uranium mining in Queensland

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Gene Tunny

A fierce debate will no doubt follow calls from Australian Workers Union (AWU) heavyweights Bill Ludwig and Paul Howes to end the ban on uranium mining in Queensland: “ There is an abundance of uranium in Queensland which is currently … Continue reading →

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Cost of floods over $5 billion

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gene Tunny

This is sobering news from Premier Anna Bligh (Flood recovery kicks into gear): If you count everything from the cost to homes, the home rebuilding effort, public infrastructure rebuilding effort and economic loss, I think we’re well above $5 billion … Continue reading →

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Economic cost of the floods

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gene Tunny

The Mackay Daily Mercury’s Melissa Grant has written a very useful article on the economic cost of the floods: Economies lose billions On the impact of the floods, with a particular reference to mining in central Queensland, Ms Grant notes: … Continue reading →

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Mining sector investment to soar to $55 billion in 2010-11

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Gene Tunny

The Australian mining industry’s planned $55 billion of investment spending in 2010-11 (in conjunction with high export prices) is likely to more than offset the adverse economic impacts arising from recent declines in building approvals. According to the Government’s latest … Continue reading →

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Mine workers beat city silvertails

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Gene Tunny

Broadsound, Belyando and Peak Downs in central Queensland top the ranking of average incomes for wage and salary earners in Queensland, consigning Hamilton and Ascot to fourth and fifth place, according to new ABS small area data released today.  Largely … Continue reading →

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