Australia coal news

An agreement between Abbot Point Operations and the Queensland Government brings court proceedings relating to stormwater release during Cyclone Debbie to an end.

It’s time for the Queensland Labor Government to stop shifting the goal posts and let Adani get on with delivering these jobs for regional Queenslanders.

“The Palaszczuk Government must reaffirm its support for the resource industry, with a commitment for long-term royalty stability and a fair go for all projects,” says QRC.

The Coal Council of Australia has welcomed the re-election of the Morrison government.

Queensland’s independent Coordinator-General has approved the proposed Olive Downs metallurgical coal mine, with conditions to ensure local employment and manage potential impacts on the environment

More than 300 students from 13 schools across Central Queensland recently took part in the Moranbah science and engineering ‘Challenge’ and ‘Discovery’ days to inspire them to consider a future career in STEM.

When asked if royalty uncertainty affected the likelihood of Queensland projects proceeding, 77% of respondents agreed.

The Queensland Government should rule out any increase in royalty rates applying to resource commodities, such as coal, metals and LNG, says QRC.

Australia’s resources industry is the nation’s largest source of export revenue.

Veronica Towndrow-Bree, a finalist for the Exceptional Young Woman in NSW Mining Award, is leading the way for women in mining.