Queensland Resources Council news
“Queensland’s black coal is putting the Queensland budget in the black,” says QRC
On 13 December, QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane welcomed Treasurer Jackie Trad’s budget update, showing record returns from coal royalty taxes.
Coal drives record royalty tax for Palaszczuk Government Budget
Since the State Budget in May, strong metallurgical and thermal coal prices have boosted royalty tax returns to the Government to record levels, says QRC.
QRC welcomes Queensland Competition Authority’s UT5 decision
QRC has welcomed the Queensland Competition Authority’s final Aurizon Network’s UT5 decision for the Central Queensland Coal Network.
Resources surge with renewed confidence and increased exploration, says QEC
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the release of the annual QEC Scorecard capped off a strong year for resources.
QRC comments on financing approval for Adani’s Carmichael project
The investment in the project is a sign of the strength of the Queensland resources sector.
Coal accounted for 69% of Queensland resources sector contributions in 2017 - 2018
Queensland’s resources sector continues to drive jobs growth and investment in communities with a AUS$62.9 billion contribution to the state’s economy in 2017 - 2018, Ian Macfarlane, Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council, (QRC), said yesterday.
Land Court ruling on New Acland Stage 3 mine expansion
The QRC has welcomed the Land Court’s decision on New Hope’s New Acland Stage 3 mine expansion near Toowoomba.
QMEA school recognised following Excellence in Industry Partnerships award
Students came up with a magnetic track to transport coal, a helmet with a range of sensors to ensure miners are safe and easily contacted, and a wristband that measures their health while underground.
New mining lease welcomed by QRC
The new mine lease is set to create 350 ongoing local jobs in Bowen Basin communities.
Queensland Supreme Court dismisses Aurizon’s challenge to draft coal rail network decision
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane has issued a statement following the Supreme Court of Queensland’s decision to dismiss Aurizon’s legal challenge to the draft coal rail network decision.