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MORE CATERPILLAR TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT ARRIVE FOR SA MINING SECTOR

Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis today welcomed the arrival of the second direct shipment of Caterpillar trucks and equipment to supply the expanding mining sector. A month after the inaugural shipment carried from the U.S. to Outer … Continue reading

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SEISMIC SURGE IN FAR NORTH: 3.9 EARTHQUAKE NEAR ROXBY DOWNS

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake has struck near Olympic Dam in South Australia’s Mid – Far North AEST: Monday 26 March 2012 at 07:53:20  in addition to a spate of 4 separate earthquakes in the Far North of the state in the past … Continue reading

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AUSTRALIA’S MEDIA CONSIDER SA’s RESOURCE POTENTIAL

South Australian Government communications organisation Advantage SA this week hosted interstate and local media groups on a tour aimed at encouraging positive publicity for the SA mining sector. Advantage SA CEO Nikki Seymour-Smith said, “Advantage SA’s Interstate Media Program seeks … Continue reading

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ETU STATE COUNCIL BANS MEMBERS FROM WORKING IN NUCLEAR INDUSTRY

Uranium – the new asbestos 1. Major union bans members working in uranium mines, nuclear power stations, et al 2. ETU’s educational video launched in Brisbane  The debate over uranium mining and the role of nuclear energy in Australia has … Continue reading

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MINERALS RESOURCES RENT TAX; G20; ASYLUM SEEKERS

02 July 2010 Prime Minister: Transcript of joint press conference Canberra Subject(s): Minerals Resource Rent Tax; G20; Asylum seekers PM: Well as you know the Government’s been engaged in detailed negotiations with the mining industry this week and I’m pleased … Continue reading

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COOBER PEDY SAINTS SUFFER BOUT OF INJURIES AFTER HIGH FLYING START

by Mark Bell The last four games of football for the Coober Pedy Saints has seen a turn around in fortunes. After winning four of the first five games and sitting on the top of the ladder, the Saints have … Continue reading

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BHP BILLITON – A LAW UNTO ITSELF

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BHP – OLYMPIC DAM SMELTER PLANS ABANDONED

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