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1. The economic and social benefit of coal mining: the case of regional Queensland.

Author

Williams, Galina and Nikijuluw, Ruth

Subjects
COAL mining, BUSINESS cycles, LEAD mining, FINANCIAL stress, SUSTAINABLE development
Abstract

This paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio‐economic indicators in addition to the standard income and employment indicators. An analysis of socio‐economic changes in the LGAs during the business cycle provides insights as to how coal mining affects sustainable development of regions in the long run. Focus on one state reduces endogeneity in statistical analyses. The use of various socio‐economic indicators helps understanding of the reported negative impacts of mining on local economies. The results show that the coal mining sector creates a spillover effect resulting in an increase in non‐mining employment. The income indicators suggest that the coal mining sector creates positive impacts as indicated by the decreased share of low‐income families in the area. However, some potential risks to housing are found since an increase in coal mining employment leads to increased financial stress due to increased rental costs for low‐income households. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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2. De.mem secures order for water treatment plant for mine site in Australia.

Subjects
*WATER treatment plants, *SEWAGE disposal plants, *FACTORY orders, *LEAD mining, *WATER purification, *DRINKING water
Abstract

Water and wastewater treatment company De.mem Ltd has secured an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract, worth A$780 000, to manage the potable water and sewage treatment plants at the Amrun mine in Queensland, Australia, run by Rio Tinto – one of the world's leading mining companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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3. MMG says Dugald River may be delayed; gives Q3 output.

Author

Singh, Shivani

Subjects
MINING corporations, LABOR productivity, LEAD mining, ZINC mining
Abstract

The article reports on mining company MMG Ltd.'s production statement for its Dugald River lead-zinc project in Queensland, which revealed that the mine may not produce its first concentrate shipment in late 2015. MMG is reportedly seeking alternative mining strategies to hasten production and has stopped the mine's surface work activities. It also provides an overview of MMG's base metal production as of October 2013.

Published
2013

4. MMG board backs $1.5 billion Dugald River zinc-lead mine, offsetting lost output at Century.

Author

Burton, Mark

Subjects
CAPITAL investments, ZINC mining, LEAD mining
Abstract

The article reports that the MMG board has approved a 1.5 billion U.S. dollars investment to start production at the Dugald River zinc-lead mine in Queensland in 2015. The company is planning to close its flagship Century mine which produced about 500,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate and over 25,000 tonnes of lead in concentrate in 2011. The Dugald River mine is expected to produce 200,000-220,000 tons per year (tpy) of zinc in concentrate and 27,000-30,000 tpy of lead in concentrate.

Published
2012

5. Death stops BHP Billiton's Cannington silver-lead mine.

Subjects
MINE accidents, SILVER mining, LEAD mining, SILVER miners, ACCIDENTS
Abstract

The article reports on the discontinuance in production at the Cannington silver and lead mine owned by BHP Billiton in Queensland after the death of one worker at the site. A company spokesman said that underground mine operations have been halted at the Cannington mine but does not know yet whether the temporary shut down of operations will affect production. The spokesman added that the priority of the company is to assist the deceased worker's family and the workforce at the mining site.

Published
2008

6. BHP Billiton to resume some Cannington operations on Friday.

Subjects
SILVER mining, LEAD mining, MINE accidents, MINE closures
Abstract

The article reports on the decision of BHP Billiton to resume the operations of its silver and lead mine in Cannington, Queensland on January 18, 2008 following the death of its worker on January 17. A spokesman of the company said that the mines inspector will still close the underground operations. It was the second time that the mine had fatality after the death of miner Daniel Hensler in December 2006. The mine produced 29.1 million ounces of silver, 45,682 tonnes of zinc and 210,814 tonnes of lead in 2007.

Published
2008

7. Xstrata Moves Forward on Handlebar Hill.

Subjects
*ZINC mining, *LEAD mining, *MINES & mineral resources, *MINERAL industries, *METAL industry
Abstract

The article reports that Xstrata Zinc has approved the development of the Handlebar Hill open-cut zinc-lead mine in Mount Isa, Queensland. The approval comes after the company was able to assess a 4.3 million metric ton mineable reserve capable of producing 1.15 million metric tone per year of ore deposits. Xstrata chief executive Santiago Zaldumbide declared that the approval of the project manifests their dedication on creating a future in their business which strengthens their commitment of zinc-lead production by 60%. In addition, the project has a capital cost of $61 million and is anticipated to employ 120 employees, but is still subjected for approval by the Department of Mines and Energy.

Published
2007

8. No lifeline for old lead mine.

Subjects
PLANT shutdowns, LEAD mining
Abstract

The article reports that Xstrata Coal Australia Pty. Ltd. will close its lead mine at Mount Isa, Queensland at the end of the year because it is running out of ore.

Published
2005

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