Australia coal news

South 32 Ltd has advised that its sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal has received Australian Foreign Investment Review Board approval.

Fox Resources has reiterated that no decision has been made on the location of its potential steelmaking coal mine north-west of Bundaberg.

Stanmore Resources has decided to begin the process of ceasing operations at the Mavis Underground project following a comprehensive strategic review.

Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident.

Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site.

Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for the Caval Ridge Operations in Queensland, Australia.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has published a statement from its CEO, Janette Hewson, regarding recent coal royalty legislation.

Cornwall Insight has reported that the ongoing phase-out of coal facilities and the sluggish progress in launching new renewable energy projects is poised to push Australian electricity prices higher until 2030.

Stanmore Resources has acquired Aquila’s interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project, as well as the Eagle Downs South metallurgical coal tenements and associated assets.

Whitehaven Coal has completed the acquisition of the Blackwater and Daunia coal mines in Queensland, Australia.