QRC supports Peabody’s North Goonyella extension
Published by Claire Cuddihy,
Assistant Editor
World Coal,
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the decision by Peabody to extend its North Goonyella metallurgical coal mine, near Moranbah in Queensland (Australia).
Chief Executive of QRC, Ian Macfarlane, commented: “Extending the mine’s life until 2026 will see an exciting new project come online – North Goonyella South – and secure the jobs of more than 230 employees many of which live locally.”
“It again demonstrates the strong demand for Queensland coal especially metallurgical coal which is used to make steel.”
“Peabody has longstanding relationships with Indian steelmakers and a recent report from the Office of the Chief Economist* highlighted the growth in metallurgical coal exports to India – increasing by 22% over the last 12 months and forecast to overtake China as the world’s largest importer of metallurgical coal by 2020.”
“The Indian steel story will continue to grow along with its urbanisation story.”
“The Queensland resources sector can help meet the needs of growing economies, and create jobs and investment here in Australia.”
QRC data shows that in 2016-17, the State’s coal industry contributed AUS$37.8 billion to Queensland’s economy and supported 189 995 full-time jobs.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26072018/qrc-supports-peabodys-north-goonyella-extension/
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