ABSTRACT: The results of extensive hydrogeological investigations in the Bowen, Styx and Galilee Basins are described in this paper. These are coal mining areas with saline groundwater resulting from predominantly marine deposition. Small aquifers occur in Quaternary and Tertiary deposits and within coal measures strata. Tertiary Basalt flows sometimes contain larger aquifers. Mining results in localised groundwater drawdown. Testing has included determination of in situ permeability, pump-out flow rates, salinity and pH values of groundwater. Piezometer monitoring of aquifer drawdown during mining has been completed. Computer modelling and inflow calculations have been used to determine inflow rates during longwall mining. Accurate permeability results are required to obtain design parameters for mine dewatering systems. Mining results in aquifer drawdown, surface subsidence and the formation of open tension cracks. Because significant leakages can occur into underground workings from
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QRC welcomes tech-driven approach to reducing emissions
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s technology-driven approach to reducing emissions announced in last night’s budget, saying it will drive new investment into this crucial area for resources.
$1.2 billion has been allocated towards establishing international partnerships on low-emissions technology projects and to support hydrogen and carbon capture use and storage initiatives.
A further $1.6 billion over 10 years will encourage investment in technologies (identified in its Technology Investment Roadmap and Low Emissions Technology Statements), grow new export industries, create jobs and reduce emissions
QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the resources sector is committed to meeting the challenges of climate change and reducing emissions.
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Boosting jobs and maximising growth to secure Australia’s recovery
The Morrison-McCormack Government will maximise long-term economic opportunities and job creation to secure Australia’s recovery, by expanding the nation’s resources sector and prioritising development of northern Australia.
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said new measures in the 2021-22 Budget will build a more secure and resilient Australia, delivering jobs, opportunities and long-term benefits, particularly for regional Australia, as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The 2021-22 Budget locks in funding to accelerate the development of northern Australia, and to build a global resources strategy and network to strengthen a vital sector that continues to underpin our economic recovery and wellbeing,” Minister Pitt said.
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2021-2022 Australian Federal Budget tonight. And you can read the speech in full right here.
And if you’re interested in delving into the entire Budget yourself, you can find it here.
2021 Budget Speech
Australia is coming back.
Doctors and nurses on the front line.
Teachers and students in the virtual classroom.
Businesses, big and small, keeping the economy moving.
‘Team Australia’ at its best.
A nation to be proud of.
We have come so far since the height of the pandemic.
Treasury feared unemployment could reach 15 per cent and the economy contract by more than 20 per cent.
Australia is coming back.
Doctors and nurses on the front line.
Teachers and students in the virtual classroom.
Businesses, big and small, keeping the economy moving.
‘Team Australia’ at its best.
A nation to be proud of.
We have come so far since the height of the pandemic.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the Federal Budget 2021 speech on Tuesday May 11
Treasury feared unemployment could reach 15 per cent and the economy contract by more than 20 per cent.
This would have meant 2 million Australians unemployed.
It would have been the equivalent of losing the agriculture, construction, and mining sectors.
Mr. Speaker, today the reality is very different.