Australia coal news

Queensland Resources Council said the exploration project would be an important new addition to Queensland’s coal industry.

Two protesters appeared at Mackay Magistrates Court on 5 September after being charged with assaulting an Adani contract worker.

Exploration potential within Queensland must be developed with new incentives, given the importance of the resources sector to the state and national economy.

Queensland mining companies will reconsider and prioritise reliability in their E&P partners for multi-million dollar contracts.

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.

Infratil Ltd has announced the conditional sale of Perth Energy to AGL Energy Ltd, which has now been completed.

QRC has stated that Parliament should show its support for resources jobs by voting down the Greens’ Mineral Resources Amendment Bill 2018, which would outlaw mining in the Galilee Basin.

Protesters today descended on the Australian offices of insurance provider AIG, calling for the company to rule out backing Adani Group’s proposed Carmichael coal mine.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s Coal in India 2019 report, reinforcing the enormous potential for new jobs and economic benefits through expanding the nation’s resources trade with India.

“It’s disappointing to see any business give in to bullying tactics from activists, many of who are acting illegally to disrupt lives and businesses,” says QRC.