Australia coal news

Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to sell its interest in two Australian thermal coal mines for AUS$750 million.

The bill would cost jobs and would fail to have any impact on global demand for thermal coal, says QRC

The Bill undermines rigorous and thorough approval processes at both state and Commonwealth level with which all major mining projects must comply.

The coal delivery is a key milestone for Aurizon and its newest Hunter Valley customer.

BHP Billiton has provided an update on an incident at its Saraji mine in Queensland and regretfully confirms one fatality.

Pembroke Resources has awarded an EPC contract to Sedgman and CPB Contractors for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland.

McLanahan Australia has shipped a rotary breaker to a customer in Queensland ready for its installation and commissioning.

Regional Queenslanders are fed up with activists who break the law to protest against new mines and infrastructure.

The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has released the dates of the public hearing regarding the Hume Coal and Berrima Rail projects.

Whitehaven Coal has donated AUS$60 000 to drought relief, helping local businesses and families in the festive season.