Australia coal news

The Minerals Council of Australia welcomes the Carmichael coal mine and rail projects receiving Final Investment Decision approval.

Adani Enterprises has awarded final investment approval for the Carmichael coal mine and railway, located in the Galilee Basin, Australia.

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.

As reported by the Minerals Council of Australia, the coal industry has expressed concern regarding reports that the Finkel review may rule out the building of modern coal fired power stations and push Australia to focus solely on solar, wind and gas.

Vitrinite Pty Ltd has identified 123 million t of coking coal in the Karin Basin tenement in the Bowen Basin – much of which has the highest fluidity ever recorded in Australia.

New Hope has reported a second trial at the mine’s washplant to explore a new coal processing technique.

New Acland Mine continues to prove itself as an industry leader in mining innovation trialling, which could be the first ever Australian coal application of a novel ‘sorting’ technology. 

Following a recent suspension of Area 7 and 9 longwalls, South32 has reported production for FY17 at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is likely to decrease.

The buyer will have the opportunity to establish or increase a strategic position in the Australian coking coal industry.

Anglo American agrees sale of Drayton coal mine in Australia to Malabar Coal.