Coal mine expansions to continue in NSW despite climate report findings
By Alexander Lewis and Phoebe Pin
Coal mining extensions and expansions will continue, the New South Wales premier says, despite a government-appointed agency finding further approvals were not consistent with emissions targets.
#Coal #MiningandMetalsIndustry #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #StateandTerritoryGovernment #AlexanderLewis #PhoebePin
Canadian traditional owners fear Australian-style LNG development
By Charlie McLean and Kelsey Reid
Canadian hereditary chief Na'Moks wanted to find out what a gas pipeline on his land would look like, so he flew to northern Western Australia.
#IndigenousCulture #OilandGas #IndigenousAustralians #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #StateandTerritoryGovernment #CharlieMcLean #KelseyReid
Chevron's Gorgon stage 3 backfill development gets $3b go-ahead
By Kimberley Putland and Kelsey Reid
The works will connect gas fields in the Greater Gorgon Area to existing infrastructure on Barrow Island.
#OilandGas #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #KimberleyPutland #KelseyReid
Outback opal miners allowed to operate in new national park
By Hannah Walsh and Maddelin McCosker
The Queensland government's purchase of Vergemont Station last year led to months of uncertainty for miners with tenures inside the former cattle station, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory.
#NationalParks #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #RuralandRemoteCommunities #EnvironmentalManagement #Conservation #StateandTerritoryGovernment #HannahWalsh #MaddelinMcCosker
The Queensland government's purchase of Vergemont Station last year led to months of uncertainty for miners with tenures inside the former cattle station, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory.
Authorities install air monitors near Ballarat Goldmine amid dust concerns
By Coco Veldkamp
Ballarat Gold Mine has exceeded national standards for potentially dangerous air pollutants.
Chinese-backed mining company looks to extend coal mine to 2070
By Katrina Beavan
Yancoal begins plans to extend the life of its central Queensland coal mine, which would see roughly 74 million tonnes of coal extracted over the life of the mine.
Alcoa shelves plans to explore Perth Hills for mining expansion
By Cason Ho
US mining giant Alcoa will withdraw part of its plans to expand its mining operations in the world's only jarrah forests, following community concerns around water security and environmental impacts.
#MiningandMetalsIndustry #BauxiteAluminaandAluminium #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #CasonHo
Calls for BHP to end water extraction before culturally significant springs are lost
By Leah MacLennan
Environmentalists are calling for mining giant BHP to end its water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin when a major desalination plant is built in South Australia's north.
#Water #MiningandMetalsIndustry #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #EnvironmentalImpact #IndigenousAustralians #EnvironmentalManagement #LeahMacLennan
Elusive night parrot filmed drinking water in the Pilbara
By Kelsey Reid and Kelly Gudgeon
After thousands of hours of recording, the elusive night parrot has been captured on camera drinking from a water hole for the first time, reshaping researchers' understanding of their needs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/thirsty-night-parrot-pilbara/106029246
#Birds #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #IndigenousCulture #KelseyReid #KellyGudgeon
Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
By Leah MacLennan and Lincoln Rothall
The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting a mining giant for compensation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/water-is-under-pressure-in-the-great-artesian-basin/106002448
#Water #EnvironmentalImpact #EnvironmentalManagement #MiningEnvironmentalIssues #MiningandMetalsIndustry #LeahMacLennan #LincolnRothall
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