Black Coal Mining

Bowen Basin open-cut coal extension moves into federal approvals, opening multi-year civil, mining and water management work

A major open-cut coal extension in Central Queensland has entered the federal approvals process, flagging sustained demand for mining, civil, water management and rehabilitation services through to 2038.

Central Queensland bulk coal sampling program opens scope for mining services, logistics, site works and environmental support

A proposed bulk sampling program in central Queensland involving the extraction of almost one million tonnes of coking coal is progressing through federal approvals, creating near-term opportunities for mining contractors, logistics providers, environmental services firms and site infrastructure suppliers ahead of a potential larger-scale development.

$750m contract mining agreement in Qld’s Burnett Region advances long-term coal supply, workforce continuity and new subcontracting opportunities

A mining services agreement has been awarded for a major coal operation at the Meandu coal mine, south-east of Kingaroy with contractor transition and mobilisation underway.

Pipeline, road and rail infrastructure works advance in the Gunnedah Coalfield, opening new contracting opportunities for suppliers

Major civil, pipeline and road infrastructure works linked to an approved open cut coal operation in northern New South Wales have entered the federal assessment phase, creating near-term opportunities for construction, engineering, environmental and specialist service providers across the Gunnedah Coalfield.

New mining extension in north-west NSW signals multi-year demand for underground equipment, drilling, civil works and specialist workforce services

A major underground mining extension in north-west New South Wales is advancing through the approvals process, creating upcoming opportunities for suppliers of underground equipment, drilling services, civil works, geotechnical support, water-management solutions and workforce services, with capex not disclosed.

$662m mining expansion in Qld’s Bowen Basin accelerates under new coordinated assessment pathway, opening early opportunities for suppliers

A major mining expansion in Central Queensland has entered a fast-tracked approvals process, signalling significant upcoming opportunities for contractors, service providers, and regional suppliers.

$648m coal project proposed in regional NSW with major infrastructure upgrades, hundreds of new jobs and a 25-year mine life extension

A proposal is being progressed for a $648 million extension to the life of a coal mine in the Hunter Valley region of NSW.

Coal mine expansion in northern NSW to undergo federal assessment over environmental risks—$3.2b project flagged for impacts to species, water

The expansion of a coal mine in northern New South Wales has been ruled a “controlled action” under federal environmental law, triggering a full assessment of its potential impacts on threatened species and water resources.

$304 million plan to extend life of existing coal mine by a decade in New England region, boosting mining operations and infrastructure

A $304 million plan has been revealed to extend the life of an existing coal mine in the New England region of NSW by a decade.