Australia coal news
Whitehaven Coal receives federal approval for Narrabri Stage 3 Extension Project
Whitehaven Coal has received approval from the Australian Federal Government for its Narrabri Stage 3 Project, subject to conditions, in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Cth).
Thiess takes delivery of the 6000th Cat D11 dozer
Thiess has celebrated a significant milestone in its 90 yr association with Caterpillar, after taking delivery of the 6000th Cat® D11 dozer at its Lake Vermont mining operation in Queensland.
BUMA Australia secures contract extension at Meandu Mine
BUMA Australia Pty Ltd has been selected by TEC Coal Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Stanwell Corp., to continue providing mining services at the Meandu Mine in Queensland, Australia.
New coal royalties legislation further damages Queensland’s competitiveness
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says recent coal royalties legislation has further damaged Queensland’s competitiveness and will risk the state’s economic security.
Stanmore completes Designated Area Agreement for Isaac South Project
Stanmore has announced the execution and completion of a Designated Area Agreement for its Isaac South Project in Australia.
Stanmore announces gas to electricity project at opencast mine
Stanmore Resources has entered into an agreement with the Queensland Government for funding towards a new gas to electricity power station at the South Walker Creek opencast coal mine.
Nippon Steel and JFE Steel buy into Australian coal mine
The ACCR has commented on the recent announcement that Nippon Steel and JFE Steel have collectively bought 30% of Whitehaven Coal’s Blackwater metallurgical coal mine.
Stanmore reports strong 2Q24 production volumes
Stanmore has published its June 2024 quarterly activities report, featuring strong sales figures which position the company well for the upcoming quarters.
QRC report reveals the opportunities and key challenges for Queensland resources sector
Queensland Resources Council member companies remain confident about demand but government policy and regulatory uncertainty remain a concern – in particular coal royalty tax rates.
Safety leads the way at Capcoal
The Capcoal Mine, located in Central Queensland, is leading the way in safety with its implementation of RCT’s tele-remote technology.