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October 28, 2011 •
Mining & Resources •
Samantha C •
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According to Treasurer Wayne Swan, superannuation savings of workers across NSW would be boosted by $149 billion over the next 24 years if the government can get its mining tax through parliament. “The mining tax is one way that we spread the opportunity of the resources boom to all of our country,” Mr Swan said …
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October 25, 2011 •
Mining & Resources •
Samantha C •
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Speaking at the NSW Minerals Council environment and community conference in Wollongong yesterday, Professor Tim Flannery came out in broad support of mining industry. He said mining was “utterly necessary” to modern life and coal will continue to
October 24, 2011 •
Mining & Resources •
Samantha C •
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Australian miners continue to reject calls to mandate local content requirements, arguing the sector already supports domestic manufacturing at a high rate. Gindalbie Metals,which is responsible for developing the $2.75 billion Karara iron ore project in
October 24, 2011 •
Mining & Resources •
Samantha C •
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Rio Tinto says it will be shutting its Aboriginal Fund, after almost 16 years financing groundbreaking projects to fight indigenous social disadvantage. The move has shocked many indigenous leaders. Former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission
October 18, 2011 •
Events, Mining & Resources •
Samantha C •
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After the amazing success of previous Mining Australia Expos, Swan Exhibitions and Energy Publication are proud to be hosting the Mining Australia Expo 2012. Now in its third stint, the event is soon becoming Australia’s premier mining event, attracting
October 17, 2011 •
Events, Mining & Resources •
Samantha C •
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An information hub encouraging young women to get involved in the mining industry will feature at the Australian National Field Days exhibition near Orange, NSW this week. The hub is part of an industry-wide push to increase the number of underrepresented
October 14, 2011 •
Mining & Resources, News, World News •
Samantha C •
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Despite the hype surrounding the mining boom, there is a growing concern that Australia is quickly becoming unattractive to investors. Investments, resource businesses and jobs are increasingly moving offshore. Australians for Northern Development to Economic
