Black Coal Mining

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.

$27m coal project in Hunter Valley to extend mine life by 15 years, boost mine sequencing and create hundreds of jobs during construction and operations

A proposal is being progressed for a $27 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.

Jamie Wade

$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.

Underground coal mine planned in Queensland’s Bowen Basin to produce 6.6mtpa of metallurgical coal over 25 years; project under federal assessment

A proposed underground coal project north of Emerald in Queensland’s Bowen Basin is expected to yield up to 8 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run-of-mine coal over a 25-year mine life, creating significant engagement opportunities for contractors across mining, materials handling, coal processing, water management, and environmental services.

Jamie Wade

New bauxite mine in Far North Qld enters early works phase, major port expansion and $2.9bn capex aimed at doubling output by 2029

A major bauxite expansion in Far North Queensland is gaining momentum, with early works now underway and new subcontracting opportunities on the horizon ahead of a 2026 investment decision.

$900m contract extension boosts coking coal operations in Qld’s Bowen Basin, securing local jobs and sustaining open-cut mining activities through 2028

A major contract extension worth $900 million is set to drive continued investment, employment, and operational stability in Queensland’s Bowen Basin mining sector.