Tag: Tasmania
New Energy Working Group to restore Tasmania’s competitive advantage in energy
The Tasmanian Government has established the new Energy Working Group, which will directly advise the Government on key aspects of energy supply and consumption.
According...
MMG sells Avebury nickel mine
Global resources company MMG Limited (MMG) has announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with QCG Resources (QCG) for the purchase of...
CSR and Boral to form joint venture of Australian east coast brick operations
CSR Limited and Boral Limited have announced their intention to form a joint venture to combine their brick operations on the east coast of...
Tasmanian foam box manufacturer threatens to close due to high energy costs
A manufacturer of foam boxes is considering closing its manufacturing operations in Tasmania due to high energy costs, serving as a reminder to everyone...
Tasmanian government invests in North-west rail upgrade to support mining industry
The Tasmanian government has announced a multi-million dollar roads and rail upgrade in the North-West to assist mineral transport in the region.
Deputy Premier Bryan...
Tasmanian Government defers mine’s royalty payments in support of jobs and investment
The Tasmanian Government has allowed Shree Minerals to defer royalty payments for its new iron ore mine in the south of Smithton in order...
Tasmanian Deputy Premier Bryan Green to chair Pulp Mill Consultative Committee
Businesses and community groups in support of the Bell Bay pulp mill have agreed to form a Consultative Committee to be chaired by Deputy...
Port Arthur Lavender to boost Tasmania’s tourist and export prospects
The Tasmanian Government Innovation and Investment Fund has released a A$75,000 grant to help the purchase and installment of a new essential oil distillery,...
Tasmanian cider to boost growth of Huon Valley
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings and Minister for Economic Development David O’Byrne have both attended the official opening of the redeveloped Huon Valley Shed on...
Tasmanian mine workers’ names released following accident in Mt Lyell copper mine
The names of the miners who were killed in Monday’s tragic mine accident in western Tasmania have been released.
Forty-five year-old Craig Nigel Gleeson and...