Australia coal news

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.

QRC said the safety reset was an agreed approach between the Queensland government, industry and unions following fatalities at mines and quarries over the last 12 months.

Whitehaven Coal has reported a record net profit after tax before significant items of AUS$564.9 million for FY19.

From rare earths to high performance metals, Australia is well positioned to source and develop the critical minerals the world needs for faster, smaller and more powerful technology.

The innovative new work boot has been recognised as an industry-leading health innovation at the NSW Mining Health, Safety, Environment and Community Awards.

The QRC is urging the federal government to extend the laws to cover mining-related businesses and infrastructure

Australian resources exports have delivered a new record full-year trade surplus of AUS$49.9 billion, highlighting the importance of the mining industry to the nation’s economy.

Mentoring them in the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy activity were experts in the field from New Hope’s New Acland opencast coal mine.