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.
Australia's first new coal port in 25 years could be built in central Queensland, to boost the state's coal exports by 40%.
The NSW Government can fund research into clean coal technologies after the passing of the Clean Coal Administration Bill 2008.
Queensland's coal industry continues to power the State, with production, exports and employment increasing significantly over the 12 months to November 2007.
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 Billiton has approved the Newcastle Third Port Project with a capital investment of US$390 million.
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.
A BETTER way to mine Australia’s thick coal seams is coming to a mine near you.
QUEENSLAND Resources Council CEO Michael Roche projects strong demand for coal will cause headaches for the Queensland coal industry beyond 2010.
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