Australia coal news

AGL has officially retired the Liddell Power Station in the NSW Upper Hunter region, as preparations are made to repurpose the site into an industrial renewable energy hub.

According to the IEEFA, the number of financial institutions committed to coal divestment has doubled in three years.

Australian Pacific Coal has agreed new terms and executed a restructured joint venture agreement that will underpin the restart of the Dartbrook underground coal mine in early 4Q23.

DXN Ltd has entered into a contract with AngloAmerican to fabricate and supply a modular data centre to the Capcoal mining complex.

The Queensland Resources Council has described BHP’s decision to place significant new investment in Queensland on hold due to new coal royalty tax rates as a “massive blow”.

According to the QRC, a new report has confirmed the need for the Queensland State Government to reconsider its investment-destroying coal royalty tax increase.

Glencore’s decision to withdraw from plans to develop a US$2 billion coal project has highlighted change in the wake of new royalty taxes imposed on coal producers.

A new report has confirmed the importance of the resources sector to the Queensland economy, with a record sum contributed by coal, gas, and minerals producers in FY2021/22.

Anglo American has sourced a supply of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Australia from 2025, agreeing terms for a 10-year partnership with Stanwell Corp.

Whitehaven Coal has released its latest quarterly production report – announcing record coal prices and strong production from Narrabri, but weather affected open cut operations and volumes.