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Boom not over: Roche

Friday 05 December 2008

The growth of Queensland Resources sector isn't over by a long stretch, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche has said.


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.


Swan to decide third party access

Thursday 25 September 2008

The Minerals Council of Australia has urged Treasurer Wayne Swan to reject an application for access by third parties to privately owned rail infrastructure in the Pilbara region of northwest Western Australia.


Rail duplication to boost capacity

Thursday 28 August 2008

A seven kilometre track duplication will boost capacity to carry coal in the Blackwater system in central Queensland, according to Queensland Rail (QR).


Asciano contract to shake up QR business structure

Friday 08 August 2008

The Queensland Resources Council has said Asciano’s entry into the Queensland coal haulage market should make Queensland Rail look again at its business structure.


Life in the fast track

Monday 28 July 2008

A third party access scheme for the Pilbara rail is making Australia’s mining giants hot under the collar.


Extension to move from road to rail

Tuesday 02 October 2007

THE Western Australian Government has granted MidWest Corporation a three-week extension to its permit to haul iron ore by road.


New wave of industry activism

Thursday 19 July 2007

QUEENSLAND Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche announced “new wave of industry activism” at the Australian Rail Summit in Sydney, accusing Queensland’s rail and port operators of being less than customer focused in recent times.


Mine haulage systems

Wednesday 04 July 2007

BRISBANE-BASED mining haulage system manufacturer Powertrans will release its own-design prime mover “tractor unit” for its unique mine haulage systems on Stand B1111 at AIMEX 2007.


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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