February 2016 Vol.13

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BHP Billiton Posts Half Year Net Loss of $A7.84 billion
http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/bhp-billiton-half-year-net-loss-of-a784-billion/news-story/d3016414d40c2fc0217fd5a363a677b6

New NSW Landfill Tender – Nammoona Landfill Facility – Cell 5 Construction
http://www.northernstar.com.au/classifieds/ad/2461282/

Iluka Resources has applied for a works approval for disposal of waste by-products at its Douglas Mine site over the next 15 to 20 years
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/Iluka

Ostwald Bros start on construction of $6.5 Mill Landfill Upgrade
http://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/eastern-regional-landfill-construction-well-underway/

Portable Mini Dredger for Desludging and Desilting Lined Ponds
http://rentadredge.com.au/products-and-spares/

Landfills across UK ‘at risk of leaking hazardous chemicals’
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/landfill-dumps-across-uk-at-risk-of-leaking-hazardous-chemicals-a6887956.html

Chemical and environmental compatibility of red mud liners for hazardous waste containment [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/72Z5dDO0CORtq6q

New Australian Manufacturer of Integral Floats for Floating Covers
http://www.pumppontoons.com/

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