Australia coal news

Registrations for Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2019 edition are now open.

Queensland coal exports contributed AUS$36.3 billion – an increase of AUS$5 billion or 16% over the previous 12 months.

Tens of thousands of people globally have signed a petition calling on Liberty Mutual to rule out insuring Adani Group’s proposed Carmichael coal mine in Australia.

Whitehaven Coal’s Winchester South project has been declared a ‘Coordinated Project’ under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971.

The Vickery coal project will create around 500 jobs during construction and 450 jobs during operations, as well as contribute AUS$271 million in wages across New South Wales.

Macfarlane said the resources sector contributed AUS$6.3 billion to the gross regional product in the Flynn electorate, which includes the energy powerhouse of Gladstone.

Universal Coal has seen record quarter sales volumes from three contributing collieries, despite decreasing international coal prices.

MCA analysis shows that without carry over units, the financial cost to Australia will be at least AUS$12.8 billion.

This approval follows more than 18 months of consultation with the Department, and the independent evaluation and endorsement of the plan by CSIRO and Geoscience Australia.

Crew has celebrated 160 years of service to the Port of Newcastle's international gateway.