Australia coal news
Stanmore ceases operations at Mavis Underground
Stanmore Resources has decided to begin the process of ceasing operations at the Mavis Underground project following a comprehensive strategic review.
Anglo American suspends production at Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine
Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident.
Anglo American embraces remote dozer operations at Bowen Basin mine
Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site.
Thiess secures contract extension for Caval Ridge
Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for the Caval Ridge Operations in Queensland, Australia.
QRC releases statement on coal royalty legislation
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has published a statement from its CEO, Janette Hewson, regarding recent coal royalty legislation.
Coal exit and workforce shortages keep short-term Australian power prices high
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 to acquire remaining interest in Eagle Downs
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 completes acquisition of Blackwater and Daunia mines
Whitehaven Coal has completed the acquisition of the Blackwater and Daunia coal mines in Queensland, Australia.
Clara Resources acquires Renison Coal from Savannah Goldfields
Clara Resources Australia has entered into an agreement with Savannah Goldfields to acquire 100% ownership of Renison Coal – owner of the Ashford Coking Coal Project.
Stanmore Resources to acquire 50% interest in Eagle Downs
Stanmore Resources has signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32 Ltd to acquire its 50% interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project.