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ACA launches interactive website

Wednesday 12 November 2008

The Australian Coal Association has launched a comprehensive website explaining the new generation of low emissions coal technologies and their role in addressing climate change, the executive director of the Australian Coal Association (ACA) Ralph Hillman told a press conference in Canberra today.


Govt considers first new coal port in 25 yrs

Wednesday 16 July 2008

Australia's first new coal port in 25 years could be built in central Queensland, to boost the state's coal exports by 40%.


Clean coal Bill paves way for research funding

Monday 30 June 2008

The NSW Government can fund research into clean coal technologies after the passing of the Clean Coal Administration Bill 2008.


Coal industry firing on all cylinders

Wednesday 09 April 2008

Queensland's coal industry continues to power the State, with production, exports and employment increasing significantly over the 12 months to November 2007.


Newcastle's Third Coal Terminal underway

Thursday 24 January 2008

CONSTRUCTION of the first stage of a third coal export terminal for the Port of Newcastle will begin immediately following completion of finance arrangements.


BHP invests in Newcastle Port Project

Wednesday 23 January 2008

BHP Billiton has approved the Newcastle Third Port Project with a capital investment of US$390 million.


Agreement on NSW coal export plan

Friday 21 December 2007

PORT Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has agreed to an interim coal export plan that will see the so-called ‘Capacity Balancing Scheme’ (CBS) of 2007 extended through to 2008.


Caving pioneers

Saturday 24 November 2007

A BETTER way to mine Australia’s thick coal seams is coming to a mine near you.


Infrastructure headaches

Tuesday 25 September 2007

QUEENSLAND Resources Council CEO Michael Roche projects strong demand for coal will cause headaches for the Queensland coal industry beyond 2010.


Coal chain performance review

Monday 04 June 2007

THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) will commission a review of central Queensland's Goonyella coal chain to address performance and 'mine to port' efficiency shortcomings


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