Climate Change to Bring Heat, Bushfires to NSW
According to ABC News, the Climate Commission is predicting record heatwaves, bushfires and rising sea levels across the state by the end of the century due to climate change
Sectors - Energy
The 'Gas Rush' Heads to Australia's Northern Territory
It's being compared to the Gold Rush of the 1850s: exploration permits and applications are flooding into Australia as energy miners set their sights on the Northern Territory, a largely untapped source of gas
Wind Farms May Be Affecting Australia's Weather
A US-based study finds that wind turbines may be affecting local weather and land surface temperatures
Mining Boom Contributing to Koala Decline
Australia's iconic marsupial has declined by 75% since 1993 in Gunnedah, the "koala capital of the world"
Business Prep for the Carbon Tax
The introduction of the Carbon Tax in July this year places a significant impost on Australian companies and means that all businesses need to think seriously about waste management and energy efficiency
Australia Poised to Become #1 Global Supplier of LNG
Adding a third commodity to the resources boom, Australia could become the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2018
Carbon Tax a Billing Mystery
An "averaged" figure will reflect the carbon tax on Australians' energy bills once the tax takes effect on 1 July 2012
Fueling the Economy Now, Lowering Future Prosperity
Among the G20, Australia's coal dependence makes it the most unprepared nation to prosper in a low-carbon economy
Rio Tinto, Mitsubishi Raise Offer for Coal & Allied
Rio Tinto and Mitsubishi are willing to shell out $1.5 million for the remaining minority shares in Coal & Allied they don't already own
Minara Resources Receives $1 Billion Bid from Glencore
Nickel miner Minara Resources saw a jump in share prices as Glencore International offered to purchase the 27 per cent stake Minara did not own
BHP Billiton Offers Solace to Workers Axed by BlueScope
BHP Billiton has swooped in to rescue the workers let go by BlueScope Steel, with the offer to find work at a BHP's Illawara Coal operations
Fortescue Delivers With $1 Billion Profit for the Year
Fortescue announced a full-year profit of A$987.9 million for the year ending in June, thanks to Chinese demand and increased iron ore prices
Shell Australia to Sell LNG to South Korea's Kogas
Shell Australia is currently in contract negotiations for a multibillion dollar, 20-year contract deal with Kogas for the supply of LNG from Australian gas fields
Lihir Takeover Proves to be Golden for Newcrest Mining
Newcrest Mining posts a net profit for the 12 months to June 30 of $908 million, up 63 per cent on the previous year
Origin Energy Hits Record Production, Revenue Numbers
Origin Energy's annual production has increased to a record 135 petajoules (PJe) for the year ending in June, up 30 per cent from last year
Atlas Iron Moves In On Brazil-Based Centaurus Metals
Perth-based Atlas Iron is taking up a 19.9 per cent stake in Australian-owned, Brazil-based iron ore explorer and developer, Centaurus Metals, for $18.7 million
BHP Billiton: Full Steam Ahead on Production Records
BHP Billiton is poised to achieve a full-year net profit of A$20.49 billion thanks to diversified operations and record production in its iron ore operations
Santos to Become Largest Gasfield Owner in NSW
Gas producer Santos is poised to become the biggest owner of gas fields in NSW with a $730 million acquisition of Eastern Star Gas
Heavy Rains Dampen Rio Tinto Iron Ore Production
Rio Tinto cut its full-year coal, bauxite, alumina and iron ore production guidance because of heavy summer rains in early 2011
Peabody Energy Makes Hefty Bid for Macarthur Coal
On the same day Prime Minister Julia Gillard proposes a $23 carbon tax, Peabody Energy announces takeover bid for Macarthur
Operations Resume at BHP Site Following Tragic Death
BHP Billion has reopened its iron ore port and rail operations at Port Hedland following the death of a contractor
BHP Billiton's Worsley Project Hit with Costs, Delays
Complexity, inflation and a rising dollar are to blame for the $1.2 billion cost increase at BHP's Worsley alumina refinery
Tata Steel Gives Up Riversdale Shares to Rio Tinto
India's Tata Steel sold off its 26 per cent shareholding of Riversdale, making way for a compulsory acquisition by Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Spends More Millions in Pilbara
To increase iron ore capacity to 333 million tonnes by early 2015, Rio Tinto is spending an additional US$676 million in the Pilbara
CSIRO to Open Australia's Largest Solar Tower
CSIRO is getting ready to unveil a brand new solar tower on June 18-- and it's poised to be the most adaptable, dynamic solar research facility in the world
Special Report: Mining Industry
BHP Billiton's Jac Nasser, Rio Tinto's Jan du Plessis, Treasurer Wayne Swan and CBA CEO Ralph Norris share their views on the mining industry
Nev Power Replaces Andrew Forrest as Fortescue CEO
Nev Power steps in as new CEO as Fortescue plans to ramp up iron ore production to 155 million tonnes by June 2013
Exxaro Moves In On Territory Resources
South African-based Exxaro Resources offers iron ore miner Territory Resources $123 million takeover bid
Palmer's Resourcehouse Seeks Hong Kong IPO
In its fourth attempt to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Clive Palmer's Resourcehouse seeks up to A$3.6 billion for IPO
Woodside Hires Exxon Veteran as New CEO
With 27 years of experience at ExxonMobil, newly appointed Woodside Petroleum CEO Peter Coleman looks poised to perform
Regent Pacific Withdraws BC Iron Takeover
Junior iron ore miner BC Iron withdraws from the proposed $345 million takeover by Regent Pacific, citing the offer is not fair
Rio Tinto Wins Rail Access Battle
Fortescue and other iron ore miners have been blocked from accessing Rio Tinto railways in the Pilbara
Prime Minister Julia Gillard Lands in China to Discuss Trade Relations
Prime Minister Julia Gillard to meet with Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao to talk trade, security and human rights
Ergon Energy Hopes to Save Millions With Google Tool
Ergon Energy, a Queensland electricity supplier, will adopt the all-new Google Earth Builder, in hopes to save millions
Treasurer Wayne Swan Weighs in on the May Budget
"The 2011 Budget and a Tale of Two Booms:" Treasurer Wayne Swan warns there "won't be rivers of gold" produced by mining boom
BHP Billiton Reveals $48 Billion Plan to Expand Pilbara Iron Ore Operations
BHP Billiton releases environmental review on development plans for a Port Hedland harbor to double Pilbara iron ore production
Riversdale Inches Closer to Accepting $3.9 Billion Rio Tinto Bid
Rio Tinto appears to be getting even closer to obtaining more than 50 per cent interest in coal company Riversdale Mining, with the announcement that is has extended its $3.9 billion bid by three trading days to March 28.
Wesfarmers Puts Premier Coal Mine on the Market for Foreign Buyers
Perth-based conglomerate Wesfarmers has put a “For Sale” sign on its Premier Coal mine to reap the benefits of interest in Australian resource assets from foreign companies. Wesfarmers Resources Managing Director Stewart Butel said interest in the Collie Coal...
Gindalbie CEO Garret Dixon Steps Down as Project Costs Rise Again
Gindalbie Metals revealed that the costs of their joint venture of iron ore mining with China's Angang Steel Company Ltd (Ansteel)
Georgina Rinehart is Only Australian on Forbes' Top 100 Billionaires
Forbes released its annual “World’s Billionaires” list today, but only one Australian squeaked into the Top 100.
Mining Industry News: OZ Minerals Buys Copper-Gold Project from Gomez
Rudy Gomez has been sitting on a “pot of copper and gold” since he discovered the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia in 1989. Now nearly 21 years after his discovery, he has sold the project to OZ Minerals for a price of up to US$325 million.
BHP Billiton Posts Record $10.5 Billion Half-Year Profit
For a company who cried it would become poor should the Federal Government proceed with its planned mining tax in 2010, BHP Billiton posted a US$10.5 billion profit for the second half of 2010 that is surely nothing to scoff at.
Breaking News: Chevron Discovers More Gas in Australia
Still high from the fumes of its last gas discovery, US energy giant Chevron revealed Wednesday that it’s made a further drilling success in Western Australia’s Carnarvon Basin.
Rio Tinto Dishes Out $1.2 Billion For International Mining Expansion
Rio Tinto’s quest for world domination in the mining industry continues with its latest US$1.2 billion investments in mining projects in Canada and Australia.
Spotlight on Mineralogy and Resourcehouse Director Clive Palmer
Known for his generosity and business savvy, Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer is currently making headlines for a potential go at a $3 billion IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for his mining company, Resourcehouse.
Fortescue, BC Iron Trains Loaded with First Ore from Christmas Creek
All aboard! The first ore has been loaded for Fortescue Metals and BC Iron’s 50/50 Nullagine Iron Ore Joint Venture. Fortescue said Monday that the loading of the first ore through Fortescue’s train load-out and interim reclaim systems at the...
