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CAPACITY

Early works complete at Abbot Point

Wednesday 03 December 2008

QR is continuing to expand the capacity of its coal rail network with the completion of initial works for the second rail balloon loop at the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.


Dump truck record

Wednesday 20 August 2008

Komatsu Australia has released the largest-ever dump truck in its range, the 327 tonne (360 US ton) capacity 960E-1 AC electric-drive truck.


Supply chain impacts growth

Friday 30 May 2008

Australia has already lost market share to international competitors in the race to meet the strongest global growth in demand for minerals and energy in a generation and could lose more if capacity constraints are not addressed, new research has found.


BHP approves funding for iron ore growth

Tuesday 05 February 2008

BHP Billiton has approved US$1.094 billion of capital expenditure to underpin accelerated growth of its Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) business.


Dampier Port upgrade on time, on budget

Tuesday 15 January 2008

RIO Tinto's US$1.4 billion Dampier Port upgrade project in Western Australia has been completed on time and on budget.


Goonyella coal chain report released

Monday 14 January 2008

THE Queensland Government has welcomed the appointment of Ross Dunning to a critical role in coordinating Queensland's coal supply chain.


At the coal face

Wednesday 08 August 2007

The first of its kind in Australia, the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Logistics Team (HVCCLT) plans all the region’s coal industry exports. Anna Game-Lopata writes


Wealth leaching from communities

Monday 30 July 2007

A COLLABORATIVE approach within the mining industry is needed to stem the flow of profit leaking from communities, Executive director for the Institute of Sustainable and Regional Development Professor Bob Miles told Australian Mining


Miners welcome rail review

Monday 30 July 2007

THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement of a major structural review of Queensland Rail (QR).


Early works complete at Abbot Point

Tuesday 01 January 1980

QR is continuing to expand the capacity of its coal rail network with the completion of initial works for the second rail balloon loop at the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.


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