Australia coal news

The ACCC raises concerns about South32’s potential acquisition of Metropolitan, indicating it could remove competition in Australian metallurgical coal supply and impact steelmakers.

The Australian minerals industry continues to make a significant contribution to the nation’s economic growth, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures.

New export data shows that global demand for Australia’s New South Wales coal continues at near-record levels, with exports increasing by 1.5 million t in 2016.

The Minerals Council of Australia reports that the Australia is committed to continuing on a low emissions pathway.

BHP Billiton appoints Grant Kill to the company’s board as an independent Non-Executive Director.

An independent report commissioned by government, industry and research organisations has laid down a comprehensive plan for carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment in Australia.

New Hope Group continues to break new ground in mining technology by trialling a diesel and natural gas hybrid truck at its New Acland Mine on the Darling Downs, Australia. 

New Hope Group receives Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act approval for New Acland stage 3 continuation project.

TerraCom’s subsidiary, Orion Mining, receives conditions for indicative approval the Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources and Mines for Blair Athol mine.

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