Australia coal news
“NERA supports the transformation towards a more diverse energy mix”
NERA has embraced the Australian government’s announcement of a Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centres programme.
Chief Economist supports concerns over Aurizon’s maintenance change
Glencore and Anglo have slammed Aurizon over its move to change its maintenance programme.
Resources sector well positioned to ensure trade target is achieved
Queensland’s coal and mineral exports are driving the Palaszczuk Government to its trade target.
Over 200 jobs to be created following Queensland mining lease
The Palaszczuk Government’s issuance of a mining lease could boost jobs and exports for Queensland.
Wood Mackenzie: Rio Tinto deal to revitalise Glencore's hard coking coal production profile
In the past week, Rio Tinto has announced three separate deals that complete its exit from coal. In this article, Viktor Tanevski, a senior research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, offers his analysis.
Aurizon’s maintenance plan sees coal exports slashed and royalties cut
Aurizon’s revised maintenance plan has been dubbed ‘Cyclone Aurizon’ because of the havoc it will create for the industry and the Queensland economy.
Rio Tinto agrees sale of Kestrel mine
The underground coal mine in Queensland, Australia has been sold to EMR and Adaro for US$2.25 billion.
Project update on Hazelwood power station
Engie intends to convert its Hazelwood power station into a full pit lake following the project’s shutdown last March.
Palaszczuk Government to meet the growing demand for Queensland’s coal
“The Palaszczuk Government understands the need to responsibly explore highly prospective land and produce our resources – whether it is metallurgical or thermal coal, gas or metals – for the benefit of all Queenslanders,” says QRC.
Indigenous students visit local mine site
A visit to the Middlemount South coal mine helped Indigenous students to understand the significance of cultural heritage surveys, and provided an insight into career pathways they can follow after leaving school.