Black Coal Mining

Greenfield open cut mine advances toward delivery, opening mining, processing and rail packages

A new greenfield open cut mine is advancing toward construction, opening an early positioning window for mining, processing, rail, electrical and water infrastructure contractors.

Funded central Queensland coal operation advances a second open cut pit, opening an early window for earthmoving and civil contractors

A privately owned central Queensland coal operation is moving to open a second open cut pit, putting bulk earthmoving, drill and blast, civil and water management contractors in line for forward work.

Bulk earthworks and mine services packages move toward tender as an established Bowen Basin operation advances a multi-decade extension through federal assessment

Civil and mining services contractors working the Central Queensland coal corridor have a long-dated, high-volume opportunity advancing on an established open-cut operation.

Earthworks and civil contractors positioning as a Central Queensland coal operation prepares a 12 month works window

Bulk earthworks, civil construction and drainage contractors should be tracking a Central Queensland thermal coal operation now moving toward a defined construction window.

Coal infrastructure expansion in Qld progressing creating civil and water infrastructure exposure

Civil contractors, bulk earthworks providers, dam constructors and haul road specialists should monitor this progressing coal infrastructure package supporting continued open-cut production.

Approval milestone clears pathway for regional Queensland operations extension

An established regional Queensland resources operation has secured a regulatory approval enabling an extension of its operating life, providing greater visibility for contractors and suppliers supporting the asset.

Underground resources project advances through state assessment framework

A large-scale underground coal and gas development has progressed within the state’s environmental assessment framework, advancing toward approvals and future procurement planning.

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.