Queensland coal news
Anglo American suspends production at Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine
Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident.
Anglo American embraces remote dozer operations at Bowen Basin mine
Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site.
Thiess secures contract extension for Caval Ridge
Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract extension with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for the Caval Ridge Operations in Queensland, Australia.
QRC releases statement on coal royalty legislation
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has published a statement from its CEO, Janette Hewson, regarding recent coal royalty legislation.
Stanmore Resources to acquire remaining interest in Eagle Downs
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 granted approval for expansion of Queensland coal mine
Anglo American has been granted a mining lease to expand its coal mine in Queensland, Australia.
Pembroke awards Sedgman operations and maintenance contract
CIMIC Group’s minerals processing company, Sedgman, has secured an operations and maintenance contract in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, from Pembroke Resources.
BHP confirms new investment on hold due to Queensland royalty tax regime
The Queensland Resources Council has described BHP’s decision to place significant new investment in Queensland on hold due to new coal royalty tax rates as a “massive blow”.
QRC pushes for reconsideration of coal royalty tax hike
According to the QRC, a new report has confirmed the need for the Queensland State Government to reconsider its investment-destroying coal royalty tax increase.
Anglo American sources renewable electricity for steelmaking coal business in Australia
Anglo American has sourced a supply of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Australia from 2025, agreeing terms for a 10-year partnership with Stanwell Corp.