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Construction work at the Hay Point coal port expansion on the Queensland coast will occur on weekends and public holidays, with the extended times hoped to bring completion up to twenty days closer.

More control for locals, miners less impressed

A bill is being considered which will hand more control to Queensland governments for approval of mining leases, but some say it does not go far enough.

A flexible future for children of the sun

The Sun is still seen by some as an inconsistent resource, but developments in the US will help grab a hold of its unending power supplies in a cheaper, more efficient and more flexible way.

Watery model allows best practice to float

A new model has been created to show, with enhanced clarity, the best ways for mining companies to manage water resources and other environmental assets.

Solar sites to connect people, boost business on PNG

A new initiative will help Papua New Guinea residents stay a little bit more connected, with a telecom company rolling out solar-powered phone charging stations around the island community

State to swap green plants for concrete funds

The New South Wales Government is looking to drum up cash by letting go of some goods, starting with all the state’s renewable energy assets.

Million-litre uranium spill contained, calls for closure still

The recent spill of about a million litres of uranium ore and acid has been used as a platform to call for the end of uranium mining at the Ranger site.