Failures in the WA Environmental Protection Authority's assessment are delaying approval timelines for new mines

Mining approvals in WA remain stubbornly slow, according to the state government's latest analysis, fueling fears about the prospect of more red tape. The annual report, prepared by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, details a 298-day approval period for an average WA mining project to overcome regulatory hurdles at the state … Read more

Courts cannot stop Silver Mines’ bright ambitions

The minerals company behind the failed attempt to open a lead and silver mine in central New South Wales says it is “fully committed” to going ahead with the project. Silver Mines Limited announced on Wednesday that it will continue to seek to develop the Bowdens Silver Project in the village of Lue in central-western … Read more

Workers must provide blood samples to get jobs in mines, says new report from Australia Institute

Workers applying for jobs in the mining industry are asked to provide blood samples as part of the recruitment process. Those who refuse are rejected. The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work found evidence of this practice for its new report, No Blood-No Job, and is using the report to urge the federal government to … Read more