Black Coal Mining

Definitive Feasibility Study on Rey Resources' Duchess Paradise Project due mid-2011

A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on Rey Resources' proposed Duchess Paradise thermal coal project in the Canning Coal Basin is expected in June 2011.

John Holland wins $144m services contract for Lake Lindsay and Oak Park surface coal mines

John Holland has secured a three-year $144 million mining services contract with Anglo American's Metallurgical Coal business.

QR National approves $185 million expansion of Goonyella coal rail network to support Hay Point

QR National has approved a $185 million expansion of the Goonyella coal rail network to support a major expansion of the Hay Point Coal Terminal, near Mackay.

BHP Billiton to invest $5 billion to expand Daunia operation, Broadmeadow and Hay Point port

BHP Billiton has approved three coal projects located in the Bowen Basin including the Daunia operation, the Broadmeadow mine and expansion of Hay Point Coal Terminal.

BHP Billiton approves $400 million investment in RX1 Project to expand Mt Arthur Coal

BHP Billiton has approved a $400 million investment in the RX1 Project (RX1) to expand Mt Arthur Coal’s production.

Work on Pacific National's $110 million Greta Train Support Facility to commence June 2011

Pacific National will invest more than $110 million during the 12 month construction of its new Greta Train Support Facility following approval from the NSW Department of Planning.

Next milestone nears for Centennial's plan to extend Myuna Colliery, EA closes 21 April

Centennial Myuna is approaching its next milestone for its proposed Myuna Colliery extension with public comment on its Environmental Assessment for the project closing 21 April.

Federal Government conditionally approves $3 billion Wandoan Coal Project in Surat Basin

The Federal Government has conditionally approved Xstrata's proposed $3 billion coal Wandoan Coal Project in the Surat Basin Region.