Queensland coal news

Queensland Resources Council member companies remain confident about demand but government policy and regulatory uncertainty remain a concern – in particular coal royalty tax rates.

The Capcoal Mine, located in Central Queensland, is leading the way in safety with its implementation of RCT’s tele-remote technology.

Fox Resources has reiterated that no decision has been made on the location of its potential steelmaking coal mine north-west of Bundaberg.

Stanmore Resources has decided to begin the process of ceasing operations at the Mavis Underground project following a comprehensive strategic review.

Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident.

Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site.

Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for the Caval Ridge Operations in Queensland, Australia.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has published a statement from its CEO, Janette Hewson, regarding recent coal royalty legislation.

Stanmore Resources has acquired Aquila’s interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project, as well as the Eagle Downs South metallurgical coal tenements and associated assets.

Anglo American has been granted a mining lease to expand its coal mine in Queensland, Australia.