Queensland coal news
Rio Tinto’s coal sales show strength of Queensland resources sector
Through the sale of Rio Tinto assets, the Queensland coal industry will continue to generate the jobs and export revenue that keeps the state strong.
Rio Tinto sells remaining QLD coal assets
Rio Tinto’s Queensland coal assets have been sold for a total of AUS$3.95 billion.
QRC welcomes new Japanese investments for coal-fired plants in Australia
Building a new HELE coal-fired power plant in Queensland makes sense to further strengthen energy security for all Australians.
Queensland government invests in projects under METS Ignited
QRC has welcomed the Turnbull Government’s AUS$500 000 investments in resources projects for the Bowen Basin.
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.