by | Nov 7, 2012 | Cape York Mining, News
On the back of record high commodity prices the mining industry in Australia is experiencing an unprecedented period of expansion. The value of our mineral exports has increased to the point where they now make up more than half of the value of all our exports. This...
by | Nov 6, 2012 | Cape York Mining, News
Over the past 10 years black coal exports have increased by more than 50%. Japan takes 39.3% of Australia’s black coal exports – the largest share, with a total of 115.3 million tonnes exported last financial year. China is our second largest market with 42.4 million...
by | Oct 2, 2012 | Cape York Mining, News
The Newman Government’s recent signal to open the door to uranium mining creates grave risks for us all, particularly North Queenslanders, writes Andrew Picone. Queensland Resources Minister Andrew Cripps recently told AAP that “uranium mining in Queensland has...
by | Sep 14, 2012 | Cape York Mining, News
MEDIA STATEMENT – For Immediate Release – 10 September 2012 Flow of support is changing as mine gets set to re-open The Walsh River, a life source for hundreds of residents and livestock running all the way to the Gulf, continues to be threatened by toxic...
by | Aug 17, 2012 | Past Events
Tues 28 August, at “The Pavilion” Community Tent at The Village on the Esplanade CAFNEC presents three environmental films to stimulate and educate. Bring your friends out for an intimate evening on the Esplanade with CAFNEC, as part of Festival Cairns...