Australia coal news
QRC supports stronger deterrents against activist trespass
The QRC is urging the federal government to extend the laws to cover mining-related businesses and infrastructure
Australian mineral exports achieve new record
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.
Students master mine rehabilitation skills
Mentoring them in the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy activity were experts in the field from New Hope’s New Acland opencast coal mine.
Queensland coal mining jobs key to regional future
Resources technology and resources jobs go hand in hand, and can secure Queensland’s place as a resources superpower that supplies the world with energy, steel and critical minerals.
QRC backs harsher penalties for activists’ trespass offences
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has supported harsher penalties for activists who break the law and commit illegal trespass.
Adani Mining has responded to ABC claims on financial statements
Adani has addressed the claims made by the ABC regarding the company’s financial accounts, particularly suggesting that Adani Mining is trading whilst insolvent.
QRC welcomes state-wide safety reset
The safety reset is to remind all workers about the dangers and potential fatal risks of working in the resource industry.
McLanahan hosts customer event to showcase Feeder-Breaker completion
McLanahan Australia opened its doors to host a customer event showcasing the completion of two Feeder-Breakers for a Queensland coal customer.
Queensland resources jobs outpacing vacancies 15:1 in rest of state’s economy, says QRC
QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the figures in the latest State of the Sector report reinforce the importance of the resources industry.
Increased unemployment rate highlights importance of Queensland resource sector jobs
The Queensland’s trend unemployment rate increased by 0.1% to 6.3%, but the resources sector is offering hundreds of opportunities across the State.