Australia coal news
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.
Demand for New South Wales coal is on the rise
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.
Australian government takes balanced view with low emissions strategy
The Minerals Council of Australia reports that the Australia is committed to continuing on a low emissions pathway.
BHP Billiton makes board changes
BHP Billiton appoints Grant Kill to the company’s board as an independent Non-Executive Director.