Australia coal news
NSW Government partially buys back Shenau Watermark mining licence
The government hopes that the Watermark agreement will secure jobs and growth for Australia's New England region.
New Hope seeks review into court decision on New Acland Stage 3 project
New Acland Coal requests Judicial Review of the Queensland Land Court’s recommendation in respect of the New Acland mine Stage 3 mining lease applications.
South32’s Illawarra mine remains closed
South32 reports its Appin coal mine will remain suspended.
Mitsubishi agrees sale of interests in Warkworth and Hunter Valley operations
Mitsubishi Corp. has reached an agreement to sell its interests in the Hunter Valley operations and Warkworth coal mines in Australia.
Finkel recognises CCS in Australia
The world authority on carbon capture and storage (CCS) has praised the Finkel National Electricity Market Review’s ‘technology neutral’ approach.
Wood Mackenzie responds to Adani announcement
On the back of Adani announcing its Carmichael project go-ahead, Pralabh Bhargava, senior analyst, metals and mining, Wood Mackenzie provides comments.
New service and support facility for FLSmidth
Construction is well progressed on a new service and support facility at Beresfield, NSW, for global mineral processing specialists FLSmidth.
Minerals Council of Australia welcomes Adani Carmichael decision
The Minerals Council of Australia welcomes the Carmichael coal mine and rail projects receiving Final Investment Decision approval.
Adani gives final approval for Carmichael mine
Adani Enterprises has awarded final investment approval for the Carmichael coal mine and railway, located in the Galilee Basin, Australia.
QRC backs plan but calls for new power plant
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the latest policy announcements by the Queensland Government of its Powering Queensland Plan to address the state’s energy needs.