Australia coal news
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.
Adani responds to prosecution after being cleared on drilling claims
The Department of Environment and Science has cleared Adani of unsubstantiated allegations made last year about its drilling programmes.
Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine takes home first aid award
Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine has placed first at the 2019 Hunter Valley Underground Mines Rescue competition.
Strong partnerships will help attract and retain women in the mining workforce
Strong partnerships are crucial to advance diversity and inclusion in the Australian mining and resources sector.
Queensland coal exports set new record
The 11% increase on the same month last year highlights the increasing demand from world markets for Queensland’s coal.
Repairs underway to bring AGL’s Loy Yang Unit 2 back to service
On 11 July, AGL enlisted GE Power Australia Pty Ltd (GE) to carry out repairs on Unit 2 at its Loy Yang A power plant in Victoria (Australia).
DNRME issues statement on tragic death of worker at Baralaba North coal mine
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy have released a statement following the tragic death of a worker at the Baralaba North coal mine in the Bowen Basin on 7 July.