Australia coal news
Queensland Treasury reveals growth in the state’s resource exports
“Despite the predictions of green activists, the value of thermal coal exports surged 18%, while the worth of LNG exports lifted 15%,” says Queensland Resources Council.
Yancoal joins World Coal Association
Australian coal producer Yancoal has become a member of the World Coal Association.
Universal Coal announces financial results for second half of 2017
The company’s revenue was up 124% to AUS$136.5 million, with EBITDA of AUS$29.6 million.
Anglo American finalises sale of Drayton coal mine to Malabar Coal Ltd
Anglo American finalises the sale of Drayton coal mine in Australia.
UPDATE: Adani coal mine operations
Despite financing difficulties, Adani remains focused on progressing its Carmichael coal mine project.
Australia welcomes IEA support for low emissions technology approach
Australia should take a technology neutral approach to all low emissions energy sources, including renewables, gas, nuclear and advanced coal technologies, such as HELE generation plant and CCS.
IEA meets with Australian Government to discuss energy security
The IEA Executive Director recently met with Australian Ministers and the energy community to review energy security and the role of renewables, natural gas and clean energy technologies.
NERA funds eight Australian projects set to improve global energy competitiveness
Australia’s NERA is leading a transformation of the country’s energy resources sector.
Air quality monitoring stations begin operating in Gunnedah and Narrabri
Data from the first two months of monitoring indicates air quality is good.
QRC calls on Aurizon to step back from regulatory decision
Queensland Resources Council’s Executive Ian Macfarlane believes “Aurizon is willing to use its power as the monopoly operator of the network and further highlights why the regulatory process needs to be followed to maintain a level playing field.”