$5b development for North West Shelf Venture
08 April, 2008
The participants of the North West Shelf Venture project off the coast of Western Australia have approved a $5 billion expansion to extend the life of the gas and oil operation.
Plant conversion extends life of Whyalla steelworks
19 March, 2008
A $400 million conversion program at OneSteel’s Whyalla steelworks should extend the life of the operations to 2027, South Australian Deputy Premier Kevin Foley says.
ABB re-launches Australian Graduate Program
13 March, 2008
ABB Australia is calling for applicants to its graduate program for future business leaders.
NZ building geothermal power
12 March, 2008
Mighty River Power (MRP) has moved another step closer to the construction of a NZ$450 million (AU$387.58 million) geothermal power station near Taupo, on New Zealand’s North Island.
Unifying renewable targets
11 March, 2008
The federal and state governments have taken another step towards unifying renewable energy objectives, according to Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong.
Danger money for hazardous workplaces
03 March, 2008
One third of employees believe their work equipment is hazardous but more than a quarter would compromise their health for danger money, a new survey shows.
Turning Australia into a solar nation
26 February, 2008
Australia has the know-how and the industrial capability to become a solar nation but needs government and individuals to take action, according to BP Solar, the country’s largest producer of solar energy products.
Driverless mining operations in the Pilbara
20 February, 2008 by Jessica Starreveld
Driverless trains, ore drills and even trucks are set to change the way mining in remote areas is done
Applicants called for major logistics award
20 February, 2008
Applications are now open for the 2008 Logistics Development Award (LDA).
OneSteel closing two mills
18 February, 2008
OneSteel, Australia’s second largest steelmaker, will be closing two mills amid rising competitive pressures and surplus capacity.
Energy savings in compressed air
14 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors Australia
Compressed air can be one of the most important utilities for industry; however, it can also be one of the largest consumers of energy
Investigating the state of the Australian logistics industry
06 February, 2008
The Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) has joined with international supply chain and logistics management consultant, Logistics Bureau to conduct a report on the state of the logistics and supply chain industry in Australia.
Tapping into the African mining boom
05 February, 2008
Australia's role in Africa's mining sector will be showcased at Mining Indaba 2008, one of the world's largest mining conferences, held in Cape Town this week
Go ahead for Portland wind farm
31 January, 2008
The third stage of Australia's largest wind farm development at Portland, Victoria, has been given the go-ahead by the state government.
Climate change report puts Australia low on global list
30 January, 2008
Australia has been given a low global ranking for environmental performance, mainly because of its assessment as a climate change laggard.
