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'Dark cloud' warnings over Queensland resources tax

The resources industry has pumped a record $116.8 billion into Queensland's economy but the state government has been warned it could lose investors.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

Mineworker doubts 'real' change will come from parliamentary inquiry into coal mine safety

When veteran miner Scott Leggett goes to work, he leaves behind his nine-year-old daughter Anika who worries he "might get badly injured" or that he won't come home at all.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

Japanese ambassador takes ‘highly unusual’ campaign against Queensland coal royalty hike to mining forum

Shingo Yamagami emerges as strident critic of Palaszczuk government’s tiered rate aimed at cashing in on record prices

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022

Qld miners snub state govt over coal taxes

Qld miners will snub the launch of the state government's industry plan after a hike in coal taxes, while environmental groups attend in protest over emissions.

AAP · Jul 3, 2022

‘Pandora’s box’: experts say Queensland’s windfall from coal royalties could set a precedent

Industry and analysts predict budget measure could provide billions in additional revenue

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022

Australia's Rio Tinto Quits State Mining Lobby Over Climate Rift: Reuters

Reuters reported that Australia's Rio Tinto plc (NYSE:RIO) confirmed its exit from the state mining lobby group after raising concerns that its policy on expanding coal mines did not align with the Paris Climate Agreement. Global corporations have been attempting to appease authorities and shareholders by striving for higher emission cuts to comply with…

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022