Australia coal news
Aurizon to put its cards on the table
We are now only a few days away from Aurizon announcing its decision on its rail maintenance.
Hazelwood Power Station decommissioning finishes safely
Critical infrastructure, such as fire services equipment, remains in place and the site is monitored and patrolled by security services.
Growth for Queensland resources sector following greenfield exploration investments
Exploration is an important indicator of confidence in the resources sector, and greenfield exploration demonstrates the sector’s willingness to explore for larger deposits, QRC states.
Aurizon to end Queensland coal export standoff?
“Aurizon should co-operate with the Queensland Competition Authority, immediately resume its normal maintenance programme on the Central Queensland Coal Network and end the coal export impasse it started.”
Historic Australia-India R&D collaboration agreement signed
Australia and India are to join forces to develop a low emission iron and steel process via an integrated Coldry-Mamtor plant to be built in India.
Gregory Crinum coal mine sold for AUS$100 million
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has sold its Gregory Crinum coal mine to Sojitz Corp for AUS$100 million.
Dust suppression initiatives ongoing at Hazelwood
A water sprinkler system and mulch products are being used at the decommissioned Hazelwood coal mine in Victoria, Australia, to mitigate the effect of dust.
Mitsubishi Corp. to sell interest in Gregory Crinum coking coal mine
Mitsubishi Corp. and BHP, which each hold a 50% interest in the Queensland mine, are to sell to Sojitz Corp.
UPDATE: QCA publishes discussion paper on Aurizon’s coal maintenance programmes
The QCA’s request for more information about the monopoly rail operator is a further sign of Aurizon’s inability to explain its change to maintenance services.
QCA and Aurizon must resolve Japanese coal export impasse
Queensland’s Premier has called for Aurizon and the Queensland Competition Authority to resolve Aurizon’s threat to halt the movement of up to 20 million t of coal to export ports.