Queensland coal news
QRC supports Peabody’s North Goonyella extension
Chief Executive of Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes Peabody’s decision to extend its North Goonyella metallurgical coal mine in Queensland (Australia).
QRC to continue working with Palaszczuk Government on Mackay Centre
The Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence is making progress, with construction set to begin early 2019.
Aussie coal producers dabbling further in automation
Can automation in the coal industry be as successful as it was for the iron ore sector? WoodMac discusses.
QRC calls for greater competition in electricity market
Ian Macfarlane, Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council, also said that North Queensland would benefit from a new HELE coal-fired power station to help reinforce the National Electricity Market.
SciDev deploys OptiFlox system to Bowen Basin coal producer
An OptiFlox system is set to be trialled on a Phoenix Process Equipment Co. belt press filter in a coal handling preparation plant for a six month period.
Queensland posts record resources export result
QRC pays tribute to “the more than 280 000 Queenslanders working directly and indirectly in the resources sector” following a record export result.
Queensland coal export update
Despite Aurizon’s threat to stop coal movement, exports were higher this year compared to 2017.
Update: Aurizon risks outlook for resources sector
A new report by the Australian Government has highlighted Aurizon’s “risk” to a record outlook for the resources sector.
Aurizon forecasts fall in Australian coal exports in next financial year
The troubled rail firm believes controversial changes to its maintenance regime in Queensland will reduce the state’s coal haulage capacity by 20 million tpy in 2019.
Time is up for Aurizon
“Aurizon must stop playing games with Queensland exports and revert back to normal rail maintenance,” says QCA.