Xstrata Coal has flagged its intentions with Federal environmental authorities to expand its open cut thermal coal mine at Rolleston, 275km to the west of Gladstone.
Sedgman Limited has signed a procurement contract worth approximately $30 million with Aston Resources Limited subsidiary Maules Creek Coal Pty Ltd for the Maules Creek coal project.
The design, planning and approvals process is underway for Xstrata Coal's proposed Sarum Coal Project 150 km north-west of Mackay and 20Km south of Collinsville.
A five year $780 million contract awarded to NRW for mining services at the Middlemount Coal Project in Queensland includes up to $145 million in capital expenditure over 12 to 18 months.
