“Queensland’s black coal is putting the Queensland budget in the black,” says QRC
On 13 December, QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane welcomed Treasurer Jackie Trad’s budget update, showing record returns from coal royalty taxes.
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Universal Coal increases North Block Complex ore reserve by 98%
The updated ore reserve represents an increase of 27.54 million t on the previously advised 27.96 million t SAMREC Code compliant ore reserve.
Resources surge with renewed confidence and increased exploration, says QEC
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the release of the annual QEC Scorecard capped off a strong year for resources.
Initial drilling results at Elko Coking Coal project announced
A total of 9 holes were drilled by Pacific American Coal during the exploration programme.
Progress being made at Lesedi CBM project
Tlou Energy Limited has provided an update on its drilling operations at the Lesedi CBM project in Botswana.
Colonial Coal reveals PEA results for flatbed metallurgical coal property
The results of the PEA show that the Gordon Creek project demonstrates positive economics, and that it is worthy of continued exploration and development.
New mining lease welcomed by QRC
The new mine lease is set to create 350 ongoing local jobs in Bowen Basin communities.
Coal resource estimate generated for Winchester South project
Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd has provided Whitehaven Coal Limited with a coal resource estimate for its Winchester South project.
Caterpillar introduces tricone bits for rotary drills
The tricone drill bits are cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.
Tlou Energy commences drilling operations at Lesedi project
Tlou Energy Limited shares an update on its operations at its Lesedi coalbed methane project, with a key highlight being the commencement of drilling operations.
South African Petmin mine expansion plans divides local communities
Tensions have reached a new high in Somkhele following approval of Petmin Corp.’s proposal to expand its opencast coal mine.
BLM and OSMRE seek public comments on Coyote Creek coal lease application
The purpose of the scoping process is to obtain feedback from the public on relevant issues that may influence the development of the environmental analysis, including alternatives, and guide the process for preparing the environmental assessment.
Exploration drilling complete at Elko project
Pacific American Coal Ltd successfully completes its 2018 exploration drilling programme at its Elko metallurgical coal project in British Columbia.
Court rules against RWE; halts felling of Hambach Forest
Lawyers have called for a ‘beyond coal’ policy as a German higher administrative court rules against RWE on Hambach Forest clearance.
Strata-X awarded preliminary EMP for Serowe project
The Botswana Environmental Department has approved the environmental management plan for the Serowe coal seam gas project.