Australia coal news

Mitsubishi Corp. and BHP, which each hold a 50% interest in the Queensland mine, are to sell to Sojitz Corp.

The QCA’s request for more information about the monopoly rail operator is a further sign of Aurizon’s inability to explain its change to maintenance services.

Queensland’s Premier has called for Aurizon and the Queensland Competition Authority to resolve Aurizon’s threat to halt the movement of up to 20 million t of coal to export ports.

“We are very pleased to be able to further strengthen this relationship with BaoWu by assuming operatorship of Eagle Downs,” says South32.

According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, coal remains Australia’s energy foundation and has a competitive future.

NERA has issued a national call to action at a critical time for Australia’s energy resources industry.

The increased projections stem from the strong international demand for metallurgical coal, and the stable prices for both metallurgical and thermal coal from Queensland.

Japanese steelmakers have raised concerns about Aurizon’s actions to restrict the movement of metallurgical coal from central Queensland mines to export ports.

The Minerals Council of Australia says the Federal Government should back Australian mining companies and the regional communities which they support.

ENGIE Hazelwood has reaffirmed its commitment to the safe decommissioning of the power station block and mine.