Australia coal news
Abbot Point Operations issues statement on Penalty Infringement Notice from Queensland Government
The Queensland Government issued the notice after floodwater entered the Caley Valley Wetlands during unprecedented extreme weather and floods occurred in February.
Canberra’s coal comfort should be a AUS$1 billion Maroon fund for Queenslanders
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) wants the upcoming federal government’s to commit to reinvesting US$1 billion in company tax into Canberra.
Record Queensland export value on the back of resources
Queensland’s exports have reached a new record of US$82.8 billion – a record third month in a row.
New coal-fired power plant planned near Kurri Kurri
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between three parties to turn the Hunter Economic Zone into an “ultra super critical” coal-fired power plant.
Resources sector to strength linkage with communities and local stakeholders
The resources sector is working closely with communities to bring them to the heart of day-to-day decision making.
Local businesses to see flow on effect of Carmichael project, says Adani Mining
Gracie Signs has just completed a series of security and safety signage, which will be used at the Carmichael mine site to help keep the workforce safe.
Australia to see faster return to budget surplus through stronger mining industry
Strong prices for coal and iron ore will support a faster return to the government’s budget surplus.
Scientists at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology turn carbon dioxide back into coal
Researchers from RMIT have developed a technique using liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide back into solid coal.
Queensland Resources Council says resources future project pipeline key to jobs growth
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive, Ian Macfarlane, said the release of the latest ABS figures showed Queensland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6% in January, just a minor decrease from 6.1% in December.
Applications open for Whitehaven’s 2020 graduate intake
Graduates will get the opportunity to gain exposure to either underground or open cut mining in the Narrabri & Gunnedah areas in North West New South Wales, Australia.