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Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered a budget that has left the minerals industry disenchanted.

Taxing time for minerals sector

KPMG says the Federal Budget leaves the resources sector confused, while the Minerals Council says it drives up taxes at the wrong time.
The raisebore at the Pike River coal mine, located just after the hole through to the surface.

Pike River in perspective

While management and government were equally damned for the Pike River coal mining disaster in findings by a New Zealand Royal Commission, Hugh de Lacy argues that the greater blame lies with management. Subscription required.
Queensland’s small mines strategy started with an emphasis on the 400-odd mines and quarries employing 10 people or fewer but excluding opal and gemstone operations.

Promoting safety in small mines

Wayne Scott discusses the implementation of Queensland’s safety health and management systems in small mines and how this model could be adapted across “the ditch”. Subscription required.
Mackay Regional Councillor Laurence Bonaventura favours buffering zones at Boral’s Cedar Creek quarry that are eight metres high.

Cedar Creek quarry requirements under notice

Boral’s Cedar Creek Quarry expansion is before the Mackay Regional Council again, with councillors failing to agree on a buffering zone.

A new study shows that koalas do not necessarily reintegrate into restored floral areas after mining.

Animals “bear” the scars of disturbed landscapes

Restoring a disturbed landscape after mining is not a guarantee that the animals that once lived there will return, according to a new Australian study.

Holcim’s proposed project area for its Cooma Road operation, near Queanbeyan, NSW.

Holcim holds on for new projects

Holcim has two quarry projects on hold for the time being in two very different locations — but with the same outcome so far.
Hanson Australia has been granted approval to expand its pit in Red Hill to the west and northwest.

Approval for expansion of Red Hill Quarry

Hanson Australia has been granted approval to expand its quarry in Red Hill, northeast of Perth, amidst claims the WA Environment Minister Bill Marmion surreptitiously sanctioned the move.
As part of changes to mines legislation, WA quarries and mines will be required to provide mine closure plans to government by July 2014.

New requirements for mine closures in WA

As part of changes to mines legislation, WA quarries and mines will be required to provide mine closure plans to government by 2014.

Under Australian tax law, quarry operations are entitled to claim on depreciation related to a building’s structure and on various items of plant and equipment.

Why properties can be less taxing for quarry owners

Quarry operators each year may be missing out on reclaiming thousands of dollars in property and asset depreciation from the tax office. Subscription required.
RST applies heavy water solution into Boral’s haul road watering program to mitigate excessive dust caused by damaged or unsealed haul roads.

Dust is busted at West Burleigh Quarry

A southeast Queensland Boral operator employs a dust suppression contractor to reduce its dust emissions – with excellent results. Subscription required.
MC George Donikian with band at the Volvo Construction Equipment Welcome Function.

Premier industry conference comes full circle

In mid-September, CMIC12- the fourth Construction Materials Industry Conference- returned to the city where it first began six years ago- Melbourne. Damian Christie was a keen observer at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Subscription required.
Before: A mobile plant and stockpile “choking” in dust contamination.

Orange oil, foam key agents in war against dust

A dust suppressing foam technology is just what the doctor ordered for reducing airborne dust emissions, improving worker health and safety. Subscription required.

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