Potential CSG framework delays may hurt foreign investment

Commercial law firm Middletons has warned that a delay in the federal government’s harmonized framework for the coal seam gas (CSG) industry could affect foreign investment in the sector. Speaking to Mining Weekly Online, special council Clive...

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...

TSX hits highest level in nearly a month

Toronto's main stock index finished at its highest level in nearly a month on Monday as higher US natural gas prices boosted energy shares and offset losses from materials after weak US and Europe data heightened global growth fears. Energy...

Diesel rebate cut to hurt mining – Sacome

The South Australian Chamber of Mines (Sacome) on Thursday railed against federal Treasurer Wayne Swan’s proposed cuts to the diesel tax rebate, the reduction of research and development concessions, and a cut to depreciation in the oil and gas...

Explosives manufacturer set to target Botswana coal projects

AEL Botswana, a member of the international AEL Mining Services group, is looking to future opportunities in the country’s coal and electricity sectors as Botswana’s Coal Roadmap indicates an estimated 212-billion tons of coal reserves.

Sacome welcomes S Australia infrastructure report

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (Sacome) on Friday welcomed the outcomes of a study outlining the infrastructure requirements for the resources and energy sector in the state. The study, undertaken by the South Australian...

Energy white paper ‘well thought-out’ – CME

The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) on Tuesday welcomed the federal government’s release of the draft Energy White Paper, describing the policy as “well thought-out”. Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson on...

Zimbabwe mining sector grows, but challenges remain

Zimbabwe is endowed with significant coal resources, particularly in the north-west and southern regions, and it has been estimated that, while the country has not yet been fully explored and developed, it holds about 26 500-million tons of...

Zimbabwe mining sector grows, but uncertainty and challenges remain

Zimbabwe is endowed with significant coal resources, particularly in the north-west and southern regions, and it has been estimated that, while the country has not yet been fully explored and developed, it holds about 26 500-million tons of...

$93bn a year needed for Africa infrastructure

Global law firm DLA Piper on Wednesday estimated that Africa would need an estimated $93-billion infrastructure investment each year. “This is best exampled when you consider there are only 10 000 km of roads connecting African countries and...

Carbon tax won’t hit mining growth, says Treasurer Swan

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan said on Thursday that the proposed carbon tax would not affect the mining industry’s expected growth rate, despite claims that the industry would suffer. “Despite what we hear from all the Chicken Littles – the...

Mining sector faces ‘fierce’ competition for top talent

The Australian mining industry could face a “significant” skills shortage and “fierce” competition for skilled labour this year, a report by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters found on Tuesday. The ‘Global Salary Survey’ found...