Queensland coal news

Glencore has recently showcased the Oaky Creek underground metallurgical coal mine’s automated longwall to the Federal Minister for Resources and Water.

The approval of Vitrinite’s metallurgical coal mine between will create at least 150 full-time jobs and deliver a major economic boost to the Isaac and Mackay regions, says the Queensland Resources Council.

TerraCom Ltd has provided forecast information with respect to its Blair Athol operation in Queensland.

Bravus Mining and Resources has signed an agreement that will see MacKellar Group undertake mining services at the Carmichael Mine for the next five years.

Thiess’ Mount Pleasant Operations (MPO) team has been recognised by the New South Wales Resources Regulator for its industry-leading rehabilitation practices.

State Gas Ltd has received gas content and final composition results for Rougemont-1 and Rougemont-2 wells in its 100% owned Rolleston-West Project, enabling an estimate of contingent gas resources for the eastern area of the Bandanna coal measures.

The Board of Stanmore Resources Ltd has announced that PIMS Mining has been awarded a five-year underground mining services contract for AUS$425 million by its 50% owned Millennium and Mavis Downs joint venture.

Bravus Mining & Resources has officially awarded contracts worth more than AUS$3 million to Rockhampton’s SMW Group for a number of new Ultrahaul CAT796 mine truck trays and a bore field maintenance programme.

TerraCom Ltd has advised that the life of the Blair Athol Mine has been extended to approximately 10 years.

A sale agreement has been signed wherein Sumitomo Corp. and Glencore have agreed on the Sumitomo Corp. subsidiary selling its entire stake (12.5%) in Rolleston interests to the Glencore subsidiary.