The Mining Advocate
Big spending on the way out
The global financial crisis has been a hot topic of conversation over the last couple of months as the implications for the mining industry have slowly emerged. Common among most companies is a realisation that they need to keep a close watch over cash in order to ride out tough times ahead. In this edition, The Mining Advocate gauges the reaction of companies operating in North Queensland and the Northern Territory. More...
Pressure on NT uranium interests
The recently elected West Australian Government has thrown a cat among the Northern Territory’s pigeons by overturning a ban on uranium mining in the state. The Northern Territory Government acknowledges it will now face more competition from WA in attracting uranium exploration dollars, but believes the region’s prospects remain the best in Australia. More...
Looking for further rig work
A Northern Territory labour supply company is hoping that successful completion of a refit of a 100m-tall drill rig in Darwin harbour will lead to repeat business. More...
Agents for change in indigenous Australia
Delegates to the North Australia Economic Development Forum in Cairns have highlighted opportunities for the mining industry to bring about change for the better in indigenous communities. More...
Cloncurry’s greatest hits
Nine north-west Queensland teams lined up for this year’s Battle of the Mines rugby league competition. The Mining Advocate camped on the sidelines of the Cloncurry Showground to witness the thrills, spills and lighter moments of this much-anticipated event.More...
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