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Major Queensland coal mine begins exploration for pre-feasibility by Christmas

A central Queenslandcoal mine is one step closer, with its owner announcingplans for an $869m underground longwall mine.

New milestone for major Queensland port expansion

Plans for a significant coal loading expansion have moved to the next critical phase after the Queensland government invited two proponents to move to Stage Two.

SEIS released for $8bn Queensland coal project

The Queensland Coordinator-General has released supplementary environmental impact statement (SEIS) for a major coal project, taking it one step closer to its planned commencement in 2014.

$700m Qld mine project evaluation moves forward with new EIS

The Qld Coordinator-General has finalised the terms of reference for a new environmental impact statement (EIS) for a $700m mine expansion which is expected to create 220 construction and 570 operational jobs.

Bowen Basin coal mine set to invest $215m to double coal production

A major deal with an national freight giant means one of the country’s largest coal producers will increase its haulage to 20 million tonnes per annum.

Sinclair Knight Merz to provide engineering services for the Abbot Point port expansion

The Queensland Government has appointed Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) to provide engineering services for the Abbot Point port expansion.

Public comment called for draft terms of reference on $700m Toowoomba mine

Public comment is sought on the draft terms of reference for the expansion of a coal mine in Queensland’s Darling Downs.

Anglo American awards $38m contract to ABB for Grosvenor coal project

ABB has won an order worth $US38 million to design, engineer and supply an integrated automation and electrification system for Anglo American's new $1.

Monadelphous wins $100m CHPP contract for central Queensland coal mine

Engineering company has won a $100m contact to construct the coal handling plant for a key mining project in central Queensland.

Construction of new $500 million central Queensland coal mine to start next year

A new $500 million coal mine in central Queensland is expected to create more than 400 jobs when construction starts next year.