Australia coal news
DRA Global awarded Carmichael Project contract
DRA Global has won its second major contract on Bravus Mining & Resources’ Carmichael Project, delivering the AUS$140 million coal preparation plant, where the coal is processed and prepared for transport.
Yancoal opens Lake Kepwari
World Coal Association member Yancoal, the operator of Premier Coal, has opened Lake Kepwari, near Collie in Western Australia, 50 years after opencast mining operations started at the site.
AUS$640 million investment in exploration for Queensland resources sector
Exploration activity across coal, petroleum, gold and copper deposits in Queensland continues to rise despite COVID and a drop in coal and petroleum prices, Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) Chair, Kim Wainwright, has said.
Bravus begins laying Carmichael Project railway
Bravus Mining and Resources has begun laying its 200 km railway line in Central Queensland at the Carmichael Project.
Coronado and Golding agree on additional fleets at Curragh Mine
NRW Holdings Ltd has advised that its wholly owned subsidiary Golding Contractors Pty Ltd will provide additional fleets to Coronado Curragh’s Curragh Main coal mine.
Carmichael Project direct job numbers surpass 2000
More than 2000 people are now working at Bravus Mining and Resources’ Carmichael Project in Central Queensland.
QRC welcomes investment in Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the Queensland Investment Corp.’s commitment to take a 9.9% stake in the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal near Mackay.
Australia’s mining export success in Asia to continue
The Minerals Council of Australia’s ‘New Frontiers’ research project has found that Australia’s mining export success story in the Asian region has a long way to run.
Adani launches new mining brand
Adani has marked its 10-year anniversary of operations in Australia by launching a new brand for its Australian mining business, Bravus Mining & Resources.
Thermal coal exports on the rise to Asia and India
Adani has welcomed the recently released economic report from Commodity Insights that demonstrates there is a strong demand for thermal coal in Asia and India over the next decade.