Bread from stones- a conference on food security

25-28 August, 2013

The Crawford Fund is teaming up with the Africa-Australia Research Forum this August to examine ways in which poor and rural communities (particularly in developing countries) can be lifted out of poverty. The annual conference on food security will explore ways in which positive, sustainable outcomes may be gained from primary industries such as agriculture and mining.

Where: Perth, Australia (Various locations)
When: Sun 25 - Wed 28 August, 2013.
Cost: Dependent upon seminar/s attended.
For more information on registration and pricing click here.

Woodside abandons James Point Project

Woodside has decided to not go ahead with the controversial James Price Point project.

Instant expert: Mining

Digging up the facts of a minerals resources tax.

Lock The Gate Alliance

Standing up for landholders, farmers and anyone interested in the effects of the Coal Seam Gas industry on our society and the environment, Lock the Gate are gathering strong community support.

Environmental Scientist (mine closure planning) - Outback Ecology

Due to sustained growth, Outback Ecology has opportunities for an Environmental Scientist or Engineer with between 2 and 4 years experience, preferably in an area related to mining. Experience at mine sites, and in mine site rehabilitation and closure is desirable.

Location: Jolimont, Perth, WA.
Applications close: Thursday 30 June 2011
Click here for more info.

Last chance to stop Kimberley gas hub

Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett, looks likely to approve a refinery and industrial port for liquid natural gas at James Price Point, just north of Broome in the Kimberley.