Queensland Resources Council news

Aurizon’s revised maintenance plan has been dubbed ‘Cyclone Aurizon’ because of the havoc it will create for the industry and the Queensland economy.

“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.

A visit to the Middlemount South coal mine helped Indigenous students to understand the significance of cultural heritage surveys, and provided an insight into career pathways they can follow after leaving school.

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

“Despite the predictions of green activists, the value of thermal coal exports surged 18%, while the worth of LNG exports lifted 15%,” says Queensland Resources Council.

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

Ian Macfarlane, Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council has provided a statement in relation to Queensland’s strong export performance.

The high coal prices have seen a spike in Queensland government revenues, as it announced its largest budget surplus in a decade.

Daniel Gall has been appointed Chief Finance Officer of ASX-listed coal company, Baralaba Coal.

Adani will locate the project centres for its huge Carmichael coal project in regional Queensland towns.