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RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis has shown, for the first time, that biochar made from spent coffee grounds can help produce a lower‑carbon concrete while supporting strength benefits seen in earlier lab trials. Earlier experiments … Continued
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Key Facts: Southeast Tasmania faces exhaustion of locally available coarse sharp sand supplies, according to new Mineral Resources Tasmania report Concrete producers will need to source sand from north and northeast Tasmania, with transport distances increasing from 35km to over 300km The situation will lead to increased construction costs, strained supply chains, and impact affordability … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union welcomes WorkSafe’s decision to prosecute Victory Minerals and Carr Mining Services following the tragedy at Ballarat Gold Mine in March 2024. Kurt Hourigan, 37, died and Connor Smith, 21, was critically injured when the section of mine they were working in collapsed 500 metres underground. The workers were performing ‘air legging’, a … Continued
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Key Facts: CCAA emphasises the need for careful implementation to ensure the system is workable and complements existing state systems The reforms must provide clear, predictable environmental approvals whilst supporting essential construction materials supply Industry involvement is crucial in developing National Environmental Standards, definitions and guidance materials Clear guidance is needed on offsets, planning, emissions … Continued
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The Australian steel industry has sought emergency trade relief measures to address a surge in low-priced imported fabricated steelwork threatening the local industry. The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) on behalf of the industry has lodged a Safeguard application with the Federal Government requesting it apply temporary emergency provisions to protect the industry. This … Continued
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Energy retailer ENGIE has been penalised $1,206,050 for allegedly failing to respond to customer complaints about billing issues in a timely manner. One customer waited over a year to have their bill reviewed. The Essential Services Commission established a taskforce to investigate ENGIE after receiving a referral from the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) … Continued
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LRC acquired a 1.0% pre-existing net NSR royalty on the Lucy claims at the Falcon West lithium‑cesium project in Manitoba Increases LRC’s portfolio to 37 royalties, enhancing exposure to lithium and other critical metals The Falcon West property hosts a historical non-compliant resource of 226,800 tonnes at 1.75% Li2O on the Lucy pegmatite1 Grid Metals … Continued
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What: AWU workers will be rallying for a fairer deal at Holcim Humes, Swanbank. They are asking for a fair pay rise to keep pace with the increased cost of living. Where: Holcim Humes Swanbank,1 Fairbank Place, Swanbank When: 2pm – 3pm, 27 November (today) Contact: Max Braddy, AWU Organiser, 0429 304 340
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Professor Guan Yeoh can comment on fire safety in buildings. He is the Director of the ARC Training Centre for Fire Retardant Materials and Safety Technologies, and the ARC Research Hub for Fire Resilience Infrastructure, Assets and Safety Advancements. He can be contacted on: [email protected] Contact details: Cecilia Duong [email protected]
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Media conference 10am TODAY @ Supreme Court in Brisbane Today Adani formally dropped their five and a half year claims against Ben Pennings in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Many of their allegations had already been struck out by the Court. Their claim to damages had also been reduced from $600 million to $6m … Continued
