Black Coal Mining

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.

Whitehaven Coal's proposed Rocglen Coal Extension Project on public exhibition until 4 April

Public Exhibition closes 4 April 2011 for Whitehaven Coal Limited's proposed Rocglen Coal Extension Project near Gunnedah.

Mt Penny Coal considers requirements for $400m open cut coal project northwest of Bylong

Mt Penny Coal is reviewing the NSW Director General's requirements for its proposed $400m open cut coal project about 3km northwest of Bylong.

EIS underway for JFE Steel-QCoal's $1 billion Byerwen Coal Project following major project status

JFE Steel and QCoal have started work on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for their $1.

Changes approved to accommodation villages linked to $4 billion Caval Ridge Mine project

The Queensland Coordinator-General (CG) has approved changes to accommodation villages linked to BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's (BMA) $4 billion Caval Ridge Mine project.

BHP Mitsui Coal awards Leighton Contractors a contract extension at Poitrel mine worth $225m

BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC) has awarded Leighton Contractors a three-year contract extension worth $225 million to continue contract mining services at the Poitrel mine.

Public comment open on $1 billion Balaclava Coal Export Terminal project north of Gladstone

The Queensland Coordinator-General has called for public comment on the proposed $1 billion coal export terminal on Balaclava Island near Port Alma, about 40 km north of Gladstone.