Inquest hears mine safety could be 'vastly improved'
Tasmania's Chief Inspector of Mines has told an inquest into two mining accidents on the west coast the State's mining regulations could be vastly improved. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/06/2111261.htm.
The Newcastle Port Corporation says port capacity and the management of anchorages will be reviewed following a report on the grounding of the Pasha Bulker. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/06/2111254.htm.
Xstrata Coal says it is hoping to expand its already significant mining interests in the New South Wales Hunter, with the takeover of another Hunter mining company, Resource Pacific. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/06/2111230.htm.
