Iron ore workers stood down with no pay, the company blames the fuel crisis
By Tom Robinson and Sam Parry
A Northern Territory mine has stood down workers and stopped operations, blaming the high price of fuel. Unions say that's "rubbish".
#MiningandMetalsIndustry #IronOre #IndustrialRelations #Unions #TomRobinson #SamParry
Alcoa rejects mercury emissions concerns from its WA refinery
By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet and Stan Shaw
The US mining giant says increased mercury emissions from its Wagerup refinery are a by-product of higher production, amid a Conservation Council appeal against its operating licence.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/alcoa-mercury-concerns-wagerup-refinery/106546254
#MiningEnvironmentalIssues #MiningandMetalsIndustry #EnvironmentalImpacts #Pollution #GabrielleBecerraMellet #StanShaw
Mine workers secure permanent $30K pay rise following High Court decision
By Liam O'Connell
The Fair Work Commission ruled last year more than 2,000 mine workers at three BHP coal mines in Queensland were owed the same wages as their full-time counterparts. The High Court has now rejected an attempt to appeal the order, saying it had "insufficient prospects of success".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/high-court-rejects-bhp-appeal-attempt/106548110
The Fair Work Commission ruled last year more than 2,000 mine workers at three BHP coal mines in Queensland were owed the same wages as their full-time counterparts. The High Court has now rejected an attempt to appeal the order, saying it had "insufficient prospects of success".
Mining on the Moon is closer than ever, but challenges remain
By Rudi Maxwell
A scientist, an engineer, an archaeologist and a lawyer break down some of the physical, environmental, ethical and legal challenges of mining on the Moon.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/mining-on-the-moon-new-space-race/106228190
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State-owned West Australian power provider Synergy is facing questions about whether it paid millions of dollars to import the wrong type of coal as it scrambles to keep the lights on this summer.
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