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Keep up to date with what is happening in the world surrounding the minerals and energy sector.
Posted on 05 Dec 2013
A record $37.9 billion was spent by minerals and energy companies in Queensland last financial year. The 2012-13 postcode analysis of wages and salaries paid, goods and services purchased and community contributions from 40 of the state’s leading minerals and energy companies was released today by Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche. Direct spending … Continued
Posted on 28 Oct 2013
The Australian Geoscience Tertiary Education Profile 2012 (AGTEP 2012) reports the results of a survey of geoscience at Australian universities. It complements similar surveys undertaken in 2007 and 2010. It provides a stocktake for the end of 2012 of Tertiary geoscience education in Australia and the general capabilities of Tertiary geoscience institutions. The status of … Continued
Posted on 06 Aug 2013
Maersk has launched a new computer game called ‘Quest for Oil’. Maersk is taking the lead in an innovative way by using a video game to open up the oil business to everyone. Quest for Oil is the first game of its kind and with the convergence of forces, innovation and technology Maersk gives the … Continued
Posted on 06 Aug 2013
First, the bad news: because of climate change and worsening water pollution, algae, the world’s fastest-growing photosynthetic organisms, are proliferating worldwide. A few of these are of the toxic blue-green variety. The good news is that some strains of algae can be converted into an alternative source of renewable energy that is commercially viable. “Newly … Continued
Posted on 06 Aug 2013
A Queensland, Australia, technology company has invented a simple, yet sophisticated, plastic ball that helps miners track down lost gold. Brisbane-based Blast Movement Technologies produces blast-movement monitors (BMMs) — plastic balls that are installed near valuable mineral resources in dedicated drill holes before blasting and are easily located after a blast, enabling production teams to … Continued
Posted on 06 Aug 2013
The Minerals Downunder iPad app is now available for download from the app store. Minerals Downunder provides an overview of: Mineral formation How valuable mineral deposits are discovered Where they are found in Australia How rich ore is retrieved from the ground How minerals are extracted from the ore How minerals are changed into everyday … Continued
Posted on 06 Aug 2013
The 2013 Australian Energy Update outlines some of the major trends observed in the 2013 Australian Energy Statistics, the authoritative and official source of energy data for Australia. The 2013 Australian Energy Statistics is updated annually and includes historical revisions back to 2002–03 that incorporate improved information from the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme … Continued
Posted on 18 Feb 2013
Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps says the Queensland Government plans to approve the development of a commercial shale oil industry, but only under strict environmental conditions. Mr Cripps says existing shale oil operator, Queensland Energy Resources (QER), will be able to progress its trial plant in Gladstone in the state’s central region to a commercial … Continued
