Bowen Basin

Greenfield open cut mine advances toward delivery, opening mining, processing and rail packages

A new greenfield open cut mine is advancing toward construction, opening an early positioning window for mining, processing, rail, electrical and water infrastructure contractors.

Funded central Queensland coal operation advances a second open cut pit, opening an early window for earthmoving and civil contractors

A privately owned central Queensland coal operation is moving to open a second open cut pit, putting bulk earthmoving, drill and blast, civil and water management contractors in line for forward work.

Bulk earthworks and mine services packages move toward tender as an established Bowen Basin operation advances a multi-decade extension through federal assessment

Civil and mining services contractors working the Central Queensland coal corridor have a long-dated, high-volume opportunity advancing on an established open-cut operation.

Bowen Basin open-cut coal extension moves into federal approvals, opening multi-year civil, mining and water management work

A major open-cut coal extension in Central Queensland has entered the federal approvals process, flagging sustained demand for mining, civil, water management and rehabilitation services through to 2038.

$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.

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.

$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.

Mine services contract extended in Qld's Bowen Basin; operational continuity secured, subcontracting opportunities emerging, capex undisclosed

A key coal operation in Queensland’s Bowen Basin has secured a major contract extension, paving the way for increased production and new subcontracting opportunities.

Bulk sampling project in Bowen Basin advances, creating supplier opportunities ahead of full-scale mining decision

A new bulk sampling initiative in Queensland’s Bowen Basin is set to drive demand for equipment, logistics, and environmental services as it moves toward feasibility assessment.

Federal approval for $250m+ coal mining project in Qld's Bowen Basin creates opportunities for subcontracting and regional employment

A newly approved $250M+ mining project in Queensland's Bowen Basin promises significant subcontracting opportunities and regional economic growth.