Archived News for Industry Professionals - March, 2023
A group of dam engineers criticised over their actions in the 2011 Brisbane floods have defended their handling of the situation.
Gold mine owners probed
Foreign ownership of Australian gold mines is on track to rise above 50 per cent.
Japan backs hydrogen idea
Foreign funding will provide a $2.35 billion boost for a plan to turn Victoria’s dirty coal into hydrogen.
Japan eyes local steel
Australia is on the list of possible sites for a major ‘green steel’ project by a Japanese giant.
Rio settles access claim
Rio Tinto has agreed to pay a civil penalty of US$15 million to settle a lengthy US investigation into payments made to a Guinean political adviser.
Stone ban considered
Safe Work Australia has opened public consultation on a planned engineered stone ban.
Bravus ordered to watch water
Questions are being asked about underground work at the controversial Carmichael coal mine.
China's coal builds rise
Stats suggest China is approving an increasing number of coal-fired power stations.
Green gap probed
The NSW Government has been called to explain an apparent contradiction in its pollution plans.
Senator sees safeguard issue
The Albanese Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s safeguard mechanism have been questioned by an independent senator.
WA coal closure could slow
Experts have questioned whether WA will be able to close its coal power stations as planned.
Musk outlines green shift
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has detailed a plan to solve the global energy transition challenge.
IA overhaul announced
Infrastructure Australia is up for a major overhaul, according to Catherine King.