Hi Again Freckle

The information and opinions you bring to the forum are all valuable, and should be absorbed and considered by all as they emphasis the fact that caution is required in order to reduce the risk of making bad decisions. My personal assessment of the investment environment leads me to the conclusion that I should continue to focus…[Read more]

"And there is of course the opposite to that position. Those who are prone to positive bias and jump in with both feet. I'm neither pro nor con most markets. They are either opportunities to be taken or avoided subject to risk reward trade-offs. The trick with most investing is try and stay objective without letting too much bias creep in from…[Read more]

Hi Freckle

You have as usual made some valid points worthy of consideration…

"It's irrelevant whether or not information is negative or positive. It's all just market information. What is important is how credible, useful and informative the info is. Markets ebb and flow on information. Investors live and die on the accuracy, credibility and…[Read more]

Here's a good article discussing the longevity of the "mining boom", or perhaps more appropriately the "resources revolution". There are two paragraphs in particular which appeal to my investing philosophy…

"As a nation, we need to stop moaning and start embracing the opportunities. It’s been four years since the onset of the GFC. Australia’s…[Read more]

Here's a new twist. Some potential tenents training for mining jobs.http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2012/07/28/criminals-eye-mine-jobs/

Hey Dubstep interesting reading. Looks like Campbell Newman might be angling for a political or personal donation from Gina and the Indians to get the dam built.

And a more positive article about the coal market…http://www.miningweekly.com/article/peabodys-profit-cools-amid-signs-of-rebounding-coal-markets-2012-07-24And a negative on the impact of the Norwich Park mine closure on Dysarthttp://www.cqnews.com.au/story/2012/07/27/fractured-town-spirit-takes-toll-on-families-resid/And although I prefer…[Read more]

Here's an article that will be of interest to Dysart's property investors. Oh yeah, I forgot the boom is over, so don't read this.LEIGHTON'S mining services arm, Thiess, has won a $2.3 billion contract to extend operations at Jellinbah Group's Lake Vermont coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin. The six-year agreement will double production…[Read more]

Hi NHGWho is "They" that says they have too much coal? That statement should come with some form of varification or it is not worth repeating. We are all aware that China's rapid expansion has been reined in by their government, and the European issues are having negative impacts throughout the world. However, China's government appears to be…[Read more]

The market in Muswellbrook is on the move now. I've just spoken to my agent there, and he has confirmed that current demand is high and prices are rising. His agency has leased as many properties so far this year as they did all last year. A search on real estate.com confirms that listings are low and prices increaseing. Here are some articlesa…[Read more]

And more news about Galilee projects…delays, but very ambitious projects with optimistic schedules requiring approvals from handicapped governments are inevitably late. http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2012/07/12/mine-jobs-backburner/

Feasability study for Galilee Basin rail by Adani and QR National  underway. And the media highlights commentators speculating that the resource boom is over. The mining companies don't think so…[Read more]

It appears as though one wages dispute may be resolved. However, this is only the one with Wesfarmers, not the big one with BMA.http://www.cqnews.com.au/story/2012/06/20/pay-rise-seals-the-deal/

http://www.cqnews.com.au/story/2012/06/08/qr-network-expands/This article is about a possible rail link from Alpha to Emerald to send some of the Galilee coal to Gladstone. The Galilee Basin is attracting a lot of attention.

Hi jnb and mattstaBelow is the title of a thread Josh started. He provides a link  in it to his blog. An excellent summary of what's happening in Mackay is on his blog. I've been to Mackay twice now, and have purchased there myself. The area around the CBD is very low and flat. I bought on a hill near the water tower on the border of the su…[Read more]

http://www.cqnews.com.au/story/2012/06/08/another-mine-approved/

In regards to the suspension of the Alpha project, Tony Burke, Fed enviro minister, has stated that he wants more information pertaining to potential reef damage from runoff. While most of us obviously are not privy to the details of what information is available on the subject, or to how diligent the studies have been, the premise that…[Read more]

I haven't seen the recently approved Mac camp for Moranbah mentioned anywhere on the forumn yet. Here's a link for an article about it in the Mackay newspaper. The comments below the article are also interesting and enlightening.     http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2012/06/05/council-slams-mining-camp-anne-baker/

Hey Dubstep, that's a  Great article.  I love Terry's positive attitude. I think it was him that first came out with that saying "watch what the mining companies do, not what they say". And on the subject of making property investment decisions based on long term factors, I couldn't agree more. The daily wild gyrations and frequent dramatic r…[Read more]

 hi Uanwin2  First of all, you need to do more research.  A good place to start would be to read Portfolio PI thread "Queensland mining region….willing to help." From there go to Josh's blog….there is a great review on Mackay, which amongst other things has a comprehensive list of projects around Mackay.  I, and obviously many others on thi…[Read more]