20 January 2006: According to a survey by Hudson Recruiting, Australia’s minerals boom is continuing to boost employment prospects in the Hunter Valley. More.

12 January 2006: A variety of clean coal technological advances can dramatically reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the CSIRO. More.

11 January 2006: NSWMC reflects on the contribution of the minerals industry to the Illawarra region. More.

09 January 2006: Australia's first geosequestration demonstration project will start this year. More.