Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2015
Brambles spin-off Recall Holdings has received a big takeover bid from US logistics giant Iron Mountain.
CFMEU jumps on asbestos scare for seven
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says seven maintenance workers have been exposed to asbestos at Alcoa's Kwinana refinery near Perth.
Drug deals going digital
A new survey says more people are looking online for cheap prices on drugs like ecstasy and cocaine.
G7 plot path to greener Earth
The Group of Seven world leaders’ conference in Germany has finished with a pledge to ‘decarbonise’ the global economy.
Gas deal should bring best for both players
Australian-owned Central Petroleum Limited has picked up a 50 per cent stake in the NT's Mereenie oil and gas field from international giant Santos.
Gas review seeks powerful input
The competition regulator has released an issues paper for the East Coast Gas Inquiry.
Musk issues mild warning to adapt or fail
Elon Musk says electric utilities should buy his battery systems or be put out of business by them.
Research takes trees to cutting-edge
Australian researchers are working on a way to use macadamia nuts as a 3D-printing medium.
Shell says huge build going well
Engineers say the construction of Shell’s $12 billion Prelude project is on track, marking a number of milestones as the massive floating gas facility takes form.
Truckies say grocery giants force illegal acts
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says Coles truck drivers are involved in illegal practices to meet the unfair pressures of the supermarket giant.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Green groups warn of swamp-sucking miners
Environmentalists say new NSW planning laws could allow mining companies to pay to damage sensitive swamps that supply Sydney's drinking water.
Huge oil fund kicks out coal
The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.
Old gold stepping into new era
In an Australian first, a disused gold mine in Queensland will be turned into a huge hydro-electric energy system.
ATA backs NTC's new view
The Australian Trucking Association has backed the National Transport Commission’s proposed work program for 2015-2019, which it says will seek to improve productivity across the industry.
Exploration runs dry, prompts views on what to do
Mineral exploration investment has slumped to its lowest level in eight years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Mainfreight makes piles worldwide
A big New Zealand truck operator, Mainfreight, has posted record revenues across its operations.
Nautilus plugs its own sea digs
A new report suggests that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than doing it on land.
New 'bots leap to rescue challenge
One of the US military’s futuristic creations has become untethered.
QRC wants workers' right to decide
The Queensland Resources Council says workers themselves want to choose where they live, not have the choice made by companies, unions, or any other group.
Queensland urges Uber to join taxi ranks
The Queensland Transport Minister appears to have taken a hard line in dealing with Uber, asking the company to shut down before she would speak to them.