18 December 2013 David Crowe and David Uren The Australian AUSTRALIA is heading for an economic trough that will put more jobs at risk as the mining boom subsides, deepening the budget […]
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Article – Korea EximBank to Lend $1 Bil. in Australian Iron Ore Development Project
17 December 2013 Korea Economic Daily Korea EximBank said on December 16 that it would provide a US$1-billion project financing loan to the Roy Hill iron ore mining project in the Pilbara […]
Read moreArticle – Downturn in mining investment threatens economic growth, says Joe Hockey
17 December 2013 Ben Packham The Australian JOE Hockey says a sharper-than-expected fall in mining investment makes the success of new mining projects like Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill development crucial to bolstering […]
Read moreArticle – Developing the north key COAG priority for Chief
13 December 2013 Clare Rawlinson ABC News The Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles said developing Northern Australia will be one of his key priorities at COAG talks today. Chief Minister Giles […]
Read moreArticle – Entsch 'appalled' by threat to $1.2b Cape York bauxite mine
22 November 2013 Sharnie Kim and Kirsty Nancarrow ABC News Federal Coalition MP Warren Entsch has hit out at the Queensland Government for jeopardising a major mining project on Cape York in […]
Read moreLaunch of National Mining and Related Industries Day Brisbane 22/11/13
Introductory remarks by Mrs Rinehart for the launch of National Mining and Related industries Day, in Brisbane 22/11/13. It is an honour and a great occasion to be a part of the […]
Read moreArticle – Mines minister pushes Top End uranium projects
19 November 2013 Marty McCarthy ABC Northern Territory Mines Minister Willem Westra Van Holthe says he will meet his federal counterpart to discuss ways to streamline environmental approvals for uranium exploration. The […]
Read moreArticle – Zone Tax Needs to 'Better Reflect' Living Areas
14 November 2013 North West Star PEOPLE living in northern Queensland should have access to a zone tax to the tune of between $15,000 and $20,000 each year, Senator Ian MacDonald told […]
Read moreArticle – It’s time to rethink the great north growth strategy
7 November 2013 Su McCluskey Financial Review Remote regions of northern Australia will only get the jump on economic growth if they have the same basic conditions as in other parts of […]
Read moreRadio – PNG wants a stronger economic relationship with Northern Australia
1 November 2013 Sean Dorney ABC Radio Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, is proposing the creation of a special economic zone linking PNG with northern Australia. Mr O’Neill spoke about […]
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