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Tasmania's mining industry takes another hit
The global economic crisis has hit another Tasmanian mineral processor with BHP Billiton cutting the production of manganese alloy at its TEMCO smelter in the state's north.[MORE]
Contractor casts doubt about pulp mill
The parent company of the contractor earmarked to build Gunns' proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill says it doubts if it still has a live agreement with the timber giant.[MORE]
Tas network not in Powerco sell off
Babcock and Brown is to sell off part of its gas company Powerco but will retain the Tasmanian arm of the business.[MORE]
Aurora overcomes competition concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to allow Aurora Energy to acquire the Tamar Valley power station.[MORE]
Council powerless to refuse mill pipeline land
Both sides of the Tasmanian pulp mill debate are claiming wins after the West Tamar Council decided not to give the timber company Gunns an easement for a water pipeline.[MORE]
Pipeline protest targets council
About 40 people have rallied outside the West Tamar Council Chambers near Launceston to urge the council to reject a proposal for an easement for Gunns' pulp mill pipeline.[MORE]
Pressure on council to dump pulp mill pipeline
Opponents of the pulp mill planned for northern Tasmania are urging the West Tamar Council to take no action on a proposed pipeline through council land.[MORE]
Pay trouble brews on Aurora site
Workers building Aurora's new gas fired power station at Bell Bay in northern Tasmania are demanding a meeting with the company and the State Government to improve their pay.[MORE]
Confidence in pulp mill: Kent
The outgoing President of Tasmania's peak business body believes Gunns planned Tamar Valley pulp mill will still be built.[MORE]
Move to release report on pulp mill effluent
The Federal Government has agreed to release a report on the effluent targets of Gunns' proposed pulp mill, if the company agrees.[MORE]
Slight gain for Gunns shares
The price of shares in Tasmanian timber company Gunns has risen slightly.[MORE]
Gunns answers water supply critics
Timber company Gunns says Launceston's water supply will not be affected by the pulp mill planned for the Tamar Valley.[MORE]
Focus on Gunns' share price
Tasmanian timber firm Gunns will be hoping for a better day when the Australian Stock Exchange opens later this morning.[MORE]
Gunns' debt plan under pressure
Gunns' shareprice has taken another tumble, putting in doubt its bid to raise up to $91 million from retail shareholders.[MORE]
Temco fire under control
Production at the Temco manganese smelter in the state's north is expected to resume later today after a fire this morning.[MORE]
Govt defends power station deal
The Tasmanian Government has defended its decision to buy a partially-built gas power station in the Tamar Valley.[MORE]
'Please explain' sought over pulp mill
A political analyst says those who lobbied members of Parliament to fast-track the assessment of Gunns' proposed pulp mill in Northern Tasmania should be held to account.[MORE]
Govt may seek to strike out pulp mill case
The Supreme Court in Hobart has heard the State Government could apply to strike out a case concerning the pulp mill approval process.[MORE]
Industry welcomes Gunns' extension
Tasmania's Forest Industries Association has welcomed the extension given to Gunns to enable it to get Commonwealth approval for its planned Tamar Valley pulp mill. [MORE]
Govt giving Gunns special treatment: Greens
The Greens say the Federal Government is captive to the timber company Gunns.[MORE]
Garrett gives Gunns more time
Peter Garrett has given Gunns more time to prove its proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill can meet environmental guidelines. [MORE]
Gunns seeks more permit time
Timber company Gunns has asked the Federal Government for a permit extension as it continues to fight for its planned northern Tasmanian pulp mill.[MORE]
Gunns improves balance sheet through share offer
Tasmanian timber giant Gunns has announced it has raised $336 million through an institutional entitlement offer.[MORE]
Sovereign risk deal still unsigned: Bartlett
Premier David Bartlett has revealed Gunns has not yet signed a new sovereign risk agreement for its planned pulp mill.[MORE]
