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Queensland premier Steven Miles has banned CCS in the Great Artesian Basin. Picture courtesy Queensland government

Miles bans CCS in the GAB

The ban, which will be legislated, will severely limit greenhouse gas storage in the state

31 May 2024

Yancoal chief executive David Moult. Photo courtesy Yancoal

Yancoal pondering alternative energies in sustainability quest

It is revising its policies and practices to align with the latest environmental regulations

29 May 2024

Operationally, the total terminal throughput of 95.5 million tonnes in 2023 was an increase from 91.9Mt in 2022. Photo courtesy PWCS

Hunter coal to guarantee PWCS future

Total terminal throughput of 95.5 million tonnes in 2023 was up from 91.9Mt in 2022

29 May 2024

Glencore's CTSCo project was a test case for carbon capture and storage in Queensland .Photo: Glencore

Qld govt turns down Glencore's CCS application

Decision follows a 'damaging misinformation campaign and political opportunism by multiple players'

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

Australia’s Full Federal Court found that, under current environment laws, the environment minister is not legally required to assess risk to the environment from the climate harm of coal mine expansions.

Federal court gives green light to Narrabri and Mt Pleasant

Whitehaven wants to extend the life of Narrabri from 2031 to 2044

16 May 2024

Law is the mining industry's last defence against environment movement

No group is above the law regardless of how worthy they think their cause is

16 May 2024

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