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Mt Pleasant workers gain $30K by going permanent

The MEU withdrew the application after Thiess agreed to directly employ the workers instead

24 May 2024

Coal miner injured in rib collapse

The mesh was damaged in between the rib bolts

24 May 2024

Eraring extension a NSW lifeline

NSW residents can now feel more confident about turning on the lights

23 May 2024

Origin Energy's Eraring power station. Photo courtesy CSIRO

Eraring gets two-year extension

The future of Mandalong and Myuna's coal supply contract to Eraring is still uncertain

23 May 2024

Photo of incident in January where a coal mine worker within the dragline operational swing boundary was struck by a rotating dragline upon completion of cable relocation works. Photo: Queensland Mines Inspectorate

Inspectorate concerned about dragline incidents

Mines must review safety and health management systems procedures, controls and their effectiveness

22 May 2024

TerraCom's Blair Athol mine in Queensland. Photo courtesy Terracom

Blair Athol on track to return to 1.8Mtpa

It also continues to be well supported by its long term and established customer base

22 May 2024

The Eraring power station in NSW. Photo courtesy Origin

More unions join MEU campaign to get Origin to renew Centennial contracts

The Myuna mine is configured exclusively to supply Eraring

21 May 2024

ALS' expected sample volume decline was largely offset by increased market share and dynamic price management. Photo courtesy ALS

Lower mining exploration investment puts a lid on ALS revenues

The business minimised the expected slowdown in the period through increasing market-share

21 May 2024

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