Australia coal news
Peabody announces plan to extinguish fire at North Goonyella
The plan was reviewed by the Queensland Mine Inspectorate and is undergoing implementation.
Coronado launches largest Australian coal mining IPO in six years
Coronado Global Resources, Inc. (Coronado) has launched an initial public offering (IPO) worth AUS$1.3 billion, making it the largest coal mining IPO in Australia in six years.
QRC issues statement on new coal dust standards
The Palaszczuk Government has announced amendments to the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017, reducing the regulated limit for respirable dust at coal mines.
Gladstone Energy and Ammonia project good news for Central Queensland
Australian Future Energy says the proposed project will use low quality coal to produce ammonia product and importantly, it will deliver up to 8 PJ of gas to the domestic market.
Brisbane schoolgirls to take part in BMA MINE challenge
15 students will take part in the BMA Make It Now in Engineering (MINE) Challenge at the Saraji coal mine, run by the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy.
Aurizon discusses Adani proposal for new railway connecting to CQCN
There is a standard process under Queensland’s regulatory framework to manage third party requests for access to Aurizon Network’s CQCN and any proposed rail connections to this network.
Byerwen coal mine takes delivery of 5000th Cat 793 truck
Byerwen coal mine in Queensland, Australia, has taken delivery of the 5000th Cat ® 793 mining truck, 27 years after the first vehicle was produced.
Eagle Downs under new operatorship
South32 has completed the acquisition of 50% interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project and has assumes operatorship.
QRC Chief Executive: resources sector doing its bit to cut Queensland’s unemployment rate
Ian Macfarlane, Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive, has said that the resources sector is helping to cut the state’s unemployment rate, despite it rising by 0.1% to 6.3%.
EIS announced for Vickery extension project
Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension project is set to power new jobs, investment and growth in the local region.