Australia coal news
PBE supply certified flameproof enclosure in Queensland
The PBE team in Tomago recently completed the supply of a certified flameproof enclosure for a Wildcat Miner for an engineering company in Queensland, Australia.
Traditional Owners welcome Adani and contractors to Carmichael Rail Network
Traditional Owners from the Jangga people in central Queensland have welcomed workers to the Carmichael Rail Network with traditional dance and smoking ceremonies at several cultural sites along the rail corridor.
Queensland’s investor profile at further risk over resource royalty uncertainty
The Queensland Resources Council has recently told a state parliamentary committee that the state’s investment profile in resources would slip even further unless the government committed to keeping royalties at current levels for the next 10 years.
Coal Prep Plants Spotlighted
Kris Porter, Adrian Maré and Shane Hickey, Metso, Australia, discuss changes to Australian coal prep plants in the last 10 years.
Adani awards contract to G&S Engineering to build Coal Handling Plant
Mackay-based G&S Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of DRA Global Ltd, will build Adani’s Coal Handling Plant, having been awarded a contract to deliver the project.
Rainforest Action Network calls for Liberty Mutual to abandon coal mine plans
Liberty Mutual is coming under fire for backing the Baralaba South coal mine.
QRC welcomes health check testing for mine workers
The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the State government’s commitment of lung health checks for mine workers.
IndexBox: Asia Pacific coal market rises for third consecutive year
IndexBox has reported that in 2019, the Asia Pacific coal market increased by 6.1% to US$751.8 billion, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline.
Glencore’s Valeria Coal project in Queensland
Glencore welcomes the Queensland government’s decision to recognise its Valeria Coal Project as a ‘coordinated project’ under the State project approvals process.
QRC Treasurer delivers coal asset certainty in uncertain times
The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the decision of new Treasurer to provide regulatory certainty for rail and port infrastructure so critical for the coal industry’s economic contribution.