Tougher environmental laws may cost Xstrata $100m

Posted on April 10th, 2008 in Business by Matt

Tougher environmental laws may cost Xstrata $100m
The Minister for Sustainability says mining giant Xstrata has indicated it may need to spend $100 million to meet new state legislation for mines.

Stricter environmental standards for Qld mines

Posted on March 11th, 2008 in Business, Nature, Politics by Matt

Stricter environmental standards for Qld mines
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the State Government has been sensible in its approach to enforcing stricter environmental standards on the state’s biggest mines.