Category: Minerals Council of Australia

Climate Change Activism Will Benefit Heavy Emissions Producers Overseas: Mining Industry

Attempts to shut down Australia’s coal industry for the sake of climate change are premature—according to mining industry representatives—who say Asian nations will simply source coal from other countries, many of which have less stringent environmental regulations. The warning comes as the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed global electricity demand—namely from India and China—could rise,…


Future Success of Australian Workforce at Risk From New Maths Curriculum: Minerals Council

The Australian mining industry is concerned that the newly proposed curriculum poses a risk to the prosperity and future success of the workforce. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is calling on the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) to strengthen the curriculum of STEM subjects. “The minerals industry needs the best and brightest…