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Archive for December 18th, 2023
Experts urge government to dump Woodside project
More than 50 scientists, including Professor Fiona Stanley, have urged the state and federal governments to axe Woodside’s plan to expand a gas plant. December 18, 2023 Dozens of scientists have urged state and federal environment ministers to reject Woodside Energy’s plan to expand a gas plant amid fears it could have severe environmental and […]
Alcoa mines probe over plan to clear state forest
Two Alcoa bauxite mines will be put under the microscope to assess their potential impacts on water catchments, the community, a forest and the climate. December 18, 2023 An environmental regulator will examine alumina giant Alcoa’s mining operations and its plan to clear parts of a Jarrah forest. The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority says […]
Mining giant charges dropped over harassment documents
Fortescue Metal Group will spend $1.4 million combating sexual harassment in the mining industry after a workplace safety regulator dropped charges against it. December 18, 2023 A workplace safety watchdog has ended its prosecution of Fortescue Metals Group for failing to supply documents relating to dozens of alleged sexual harassment cases at its mine sites. The mining […]
Hefty fines after underground mine worker dies in pit
Two underground mining companies and a shift supervisor have been fined $1.57 million over the death of a worker in Western Australia. December 18, 2023 Two mining companies and a shift supervisor have copped $1.57 million in fines after a worker drove a loader into a massive underground hole and died amid lax safety procedures. […]