Australia coal news
QRC welcomes BHP report highlighting resources sector’s contribution to all Queenslanders
The report showed the company’s payments, including royalties, from its coal operations to the Queensland government had increased by more than AUS$100 million last financial year.
Whitehaven releases inaugural sustainability report
The report articulates Whitehaven’s holistic approach to sustainability, and its commitment to transparently reporting against key environmental, social and economic benchmarks annually.
Thiess awarded AUS$1.3 billion Curragh mine extension
Thiess will continue to provide overburden removal and haulage, mining and run of mine rehandling services, equipment maintenance and pit dewatering.
Successful AIMEX illustrates continuous mining growth
AIMEX 2019 attracted an array of visitors from all parts of the globe and a 13% increase in visitation from interstate visitors to AIMEX, illustrating the importance of this event on a national and international level.
Queensland government can act to save New Hope jobs
The Queensland Resources Council has said there could be no more hold ups, no more delays and no more excuses for the New Hope mine.
New Queensland coal exploration permit awarded to Vitrinite
Queensland Resources Council said the exploration project would be an important new addition to Queensland’s coal industry.
Activists charged following Adani contract worker assault
Two protesters appeared at Mackay Magistrates Court on 5 September after being charged with assaulting an Adani contract worker.
Continuous exploration is key to long-term growth, says QRC
Exploration potential within Queensland must be developed with new incentives, given the importance of the resources sector to the state and national economy.
Resources industry partners prioritise reliability
Queensland mining companies will reconsider and prioritise reliability in their E&P partners for multi-million dollar contracts.
Queensland government’s commitment questioned without support for New Hope mine
The QRC has said that a long shadow has been cast over the fellow mining communities of Oakey and Toowoomba by the drawn-out saga over approvals for the New Hope Stage Three expansion.