Robots, jobs, safety: BHP tech guru talks future of Qld mining
In an exclusive interview, BHP’s chief technical officer has spoken about the role of driverless trucks and machinery in mining and why she’s adamant automation doesn’t mean fewer jobs.
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CQ women steamroll the men at 62nd Queensland Training Awards
Central Queensland women tradies, apprentices, students and TAFE teachers have won every top gong in the individual categories at the 2023 Qld Training Awards. SEE THE WINNERS.
‘Devastating’: Small town explodes over Minister’s coal camp approval
The residents of a small Queensland town say their home is close to death and a 450-bed mine workers camp will put the final “nail in the coffin”. WATCH THE VIDEO
Isaac rate rise revealed: How much it will cost you
The council that sits at the beating heart of Queensland’s massive coal industry has delivered its 2023-24 budget. Read how much extra you’ll pay in rates.
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Anglo stops operations at Moranbah mine after evacuation
Operations at a Moranbah mine have been stopped after an underground incident triggered workers to evacuate the site.
Grosvenor Mine owner applies for underground re-entry
Anglo American has applied to re-enter an underground mine near Moranbah where five workers suffered horrific burns in an explosion.
New inquiry probes financial sector’s treatment of resources
A Mackay METS business has welcomed the inquiry, having copped a 300 per cent increase in insurance over the past four years.
Grosvenor explosion: Bosses may not be forced to testify
The Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry will restart next month.
CQ to shape how we use energy with $4.2m hydrogen park
In an Australian first, blended renewable hydrogen will be used in Gladstone industries from 2022.
Rio Tinto aluminium ore and minerals estimate changes
Changes announced to ASX of ore estimates processed at Yarwun, QAL and Boyne Smelters Limited.
Rio Tinto releases 2020 dividend after ‘a challenging year’
Rio Tinto’s 2020 performance resulted in $12.4b in underlying earnings, 20 per cent up on last year.
BHP gives major update on mine automation rollout in CQ
The mining giant’s half year financial update has revealed the impact of the China ban on its coal arm.
CQ company reveals secret to 40 years of business success
Over the decades it has expanded to various new locations and now has a second store in Emerald.
VIDEO: New reservoir boosts CQ town’s water security
The $2 million, five-million-litre reservoir took nine months to design and build.
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