Queensland coal news
Coal industry delivers AUS$2.9 billion to Queensland
The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the news that stronger than expected metallurgical coal prices have delivered an extra AUS$2.9 billion in royalties to the state budget.
Anglo American and Aurizon look to hydrogen-powered trains
Aurizon and Anglo American have agreed to work together on a feasibility study to assess the introduction of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight in Queensland.
Thiess secures 12-month Caval Ridge extension
Thiess has been awarded a 12-month contract extension by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance to continue providing mining and maintenance services at the Caval Ridge Mine in Queensland, Australia.
State Gas starts production testing
State Gas Ltd has recently commenced the third of its current production tests at the Serocold-1 well.
State Gas re-starts production testing at Reid’s Dome
State Gas Ltd has completed production enhancement works at the Nyanda-8 well and a production test of the re-completed well commenced on 28 November 2021.
QRC: Queensland’s high-quality coal industry here for the long haul
Queensland coal producers are willing and able to meet the challenges of modern-day mining and will be operating for decades to come, the Queensland Resources Council has said.
State Gas provides Rougemont-2 production testing update
State Gas Ltd has advised that the completion of the Rougemont-2 well for production testing has now commenced.
Stanmore to acquire BHP’s 80% interest in BMC
Stanmore Resources Ltd has signed a definitive share sale and purchase agreement with BHP Minerals Pty Ltd to acquire BHP’s 80% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd.
State Gas provides Central Queensland Gas Projects update
State Gas Limited has advised that preliminary works at the Nyanda-8 well have been completed with the removal of the downhole equipment.
State Gas commences next phase of production activities
State Gas Ltd has announced the commencement of the next phase of its activities at both its Reid’s Dome and Rolleston-West Projects in Central Queensland.