CME leads rare-earth delegation to Europe

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) would actively participate in the promotion of Australian rare earths to export destinations, leading an industry delegation on a 13-day tour of Germany, France and the UK. CME chief...

WA to fund mineral, energy research projects

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) on Wednesday welcomed the state government’s announcement that it would fund some A$65 000 of research projects in the mineral and energy industries. Mines and Petroleum Minister...

New WA rental valuation policy for land affected by mining

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has welcomed the local government’s adoption of a state-wide policy to rate land affected by mining, petroleum and resource interests. Premier and State Development Minister Colin...

Chevron signs LNG supply deals with Verve, Synergy

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) on Wednesday welcomed the signing of a supply agreements between the owner of the Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project and energy suppliers Verve Energy and Synergy. Verve MD...

Australia’s mining tax wins house support after deal with Greens

The Australian mining industry came out in full force on Wednesday, lamenting the passing of the controversial mineral resources rent tax (MRRT) through Parliament overnight. Prime Minister Julia Gillard secured support for the second major...

Australia introduces iron-ore, coal profits tax to Parliament

Australia’s mineral resources rent tax (MRRT) legislation was placed before the lower house of Parliament on Wednesday, marking an “important step” in the government’s plan to lock in the benefits of the mining boom, Resources Minister...

WA mining output bounces back after cyclones, floods

Despite the gloomy outlook for the world economy, the Western Australian resources sector was showing strong growth with the production of major minerals increasing in the second quarter of 2011, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) said on...

A$300bn WA project pipeline drives demand for skilled labour

Western Australia’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) on Friday said that skilled migration was necessary to support the labour demand in the resources sector. The skills demand is being driven by the increased investment in the resources...

CME calls foul on heritage listing of West Kimberley

The Western Australia Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) on Wednesday called on the federal government to delay a decision on heritage listing the entire West Kimberley region, saying a report recommending the listing made a “mockery” of the...

WA and Qld mining sectors team up to tackle skills shortage

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), along with the national industry skills council SkillsDMC, have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to identify strategies to...

Miners welcome Swan’s commitment to tackle skills shortage

The Australian mining community on Wednesday welcomed the government’s plans to address skills shortages, specifically those facing the resources sector. Treasurer Wayne Swan said in his Budget speech that the government would invest some...

Report recommends overhaul of Australian training system

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has welcomed the recommendation of a sweeping overhaul of the country’s vocational education and training (VET) system by skills advisory body Skills Australia. Skills Australia on...