Queensland coal news

“The Palaszczuk Government understands the need to responsibly explore highly prospective land and produce our resources – whether it is metallurgical or thermal coal, gas or metals – for the benefit of all Queenslanders,” says QRC.

Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its interest in the Winchester South coal project to Whitehaven for AUS$200 million.

Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and Valeria coal project to Glencore for AUS$1.7 billion.

Local girls in central Queensland have recently taken part in an all-girls Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy event.

The Land 400 Defence contract has been awarded to Rheinmetall Defence Australia.

Australia's coal exports in 2017 were worth 35% than in 2016, and was the country's second largest export in 2017 after iron ore.

Australia’s Queensland government grants mining lease to Baralaba Coal for am access route at its Baralaba North mine.

The Queensland Government has approved the mining leases for Queensland Coal’s Byerwen coal mine, near Glenden.

New Hope Group continues to break new ground in mining technology by trialling a diesel and natural gas hybrid truck at its New Acland Mine on the Darling Downs, Australia. 

TerraCom’s subsidiary, Orion Mining, receives conditions for indicative approval the Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources and Mines for Blair Athol mine.