Australia coal news
Mining notches up strong export growth
Coal exports in the month were valued at AUS$4.26 billion in February, an increase of 76% compared to the year before.
Mining accounts for 10% of Australian jobs
The mining industry's contribution to the economy is far larger and likely to be more lasting than most people believe.
Glencore Queensland operations prepare for Cyclone Debbie
Glencore is monitoring the progress of Tropical Cyclone Debbie and preparing for adverse weather conditions at our North Queensland operations.
Mitsubishi could sell stakes in Australian thermal coal mines
The announcement comes as the Japanese trading company continues with a switch to core assets.
Adani to finalise Carmichael coal by June
Adani Enterprises has announced it expects to finalise an investment decision by June 2017 regarding the Australian Carmichael Coal Project.
Barnaby Joyce believes states must follow South Australia on coal seam gas
The Deputy Prime Minister wants bans lifted on exploration and development.
Adani Enterprises applies for coal railway financing
India’s Adani Enterprises has applied for financing from an Australian infrastructure fund to build Queensland coal railway.
SciDev to supply Peabody’s Wilpinjong coal mine with OptiFlow system
SciDev signs a two-year contract with Peabody Energy for the supply of an OptiFlox system and chemicals at Peabody’s Wilpinjong coal mine in New South Wales, Australia.
ACCC raises concerns about South32’s potential acquisition of Metropolitan
The ACCC raises concerns about South32’s potential acquisition of Metropolitan, indicating it could remove competition in Australian metallurgical coal supply and impact steelmakers.
ABS: Australian economy grew 1.1%
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.