Coal - 08 July 2019

36 rail cars carrying coal have derailed into the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia.

“The industry is working on measures for a safety reset to refocus on safety in light of the recent tragedies,” says Queensland Resources Council.

Peabody has commenced re-entry of Zone 1 of the North Goonyella coal mine in consultation with the Queensland Mine Inspectorate.

The Coal Authority has updated its guidance to the geotechnical community on the management of hazardous gases when drilling or piling through coal.