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  • Coal rail negotiations

    The ACCC has granted approval for 16 coal miners to collectively negotiate with QR for access to its railways.

    05/08/2010

  • SCORS software helps coal plants track performance

    A coal mining service provider has developed software to improve plant performance. Michael Mills reports.

    12/04/2010

  • Beating the heat

    The CSIRO is working to develop a fire-suppressant gel as a potential solution to the risk of spontaneous combustion in underground coal mines.

    30/03/2010

  • Coal miners unite in bid for Queensland Rail

    Queensland coal miners have resolved to band together to take ownership of Queensland Rail (QR), labelling the State Government's privatisation plans as "in the interest of neither the coal industry nor Queensland taxpayers."

    09/03/2010

  • Longer shifts will injure miners, CFMEU

    Longer standard shifts at BMA’s coal mines will be detrimental to safety at the mine, the CFMEU has claimed.

    24/02/2010

  • Coal miners to have their say

    Union representatives will give the Australian coal industry a voice at a climate change forum in Copenhagen next week.

    08/12/2009

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