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Additional coal mines in Australia could act against UN’s climate change target

A UN report calling for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions is being challenged by Australia due to the continual growth of its coal mining industry.   The UN wants countries to end electricity generation using coal in order to...

Crocodile Gold project rejected by Victorian government in Australia

Crocodile Gold's Big Hill open-cut gold mine project has been rejected by the Victorian government of Australia owing to grave environmental and health issues it could pose to the nearby community.   The gold mine project was proposed to...

Sonic drilling pioneer to be inducted into International Mining Hall of Fame

  Canadian engineer, Ray Roussy, will be inducted into the International Mining Hall of Fame for his development and commercialization of sonic drilling technology. “I’m absolutely delighted to be recognized by my peers in this manner,” says Roussy,...

Experts say Wollongong Coal expansion poses a threat to water sources in Sydney

Scientists warn that a proposal by Wollongong Coal to expand its operations into the Lake Cataract catchment in Australia may put Sydney's drinking water at risk.   Lake Cataract catchment is one of the main drinking water resources for...

Centennial Coal shuts down Angus Place mine in Australia

Centennial Coal has decided to put its Angus Place mine at Western Coalfields in New South Wales under care and maintenance due to falling prices of international coal.   Angus Place mine is operated by an equally owned joint...

Philex confirms feasibility of $1.5bn Silangan project in the Philippines

A study undertaken by gold and copper producer Philex Mining has confirmed the viability of its $1.5bn Silangan project on the island of Mindanao in southern Philippines.   Silangan has estimated reserves of five billion pounds of copper and...

Mount Gibson Iron temporarily halts Koolan Island operations in Australia

Australian miner Mount Gibson Iron has temporarily stopped activity at its Koolan Island's main pit for four weeks, as a precautionary measure against instability in the upper part of the pit.   During this period, the Mount Gibson will...

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