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Stanmore consolidates after M&A activity

It has made a series of strategic coal acquisitions in Queensland

29 April 2024

Kloppers was fined $15,000. Image credit iStock

Coal tar company fined $15,000 for improper ship loading

EPA investigation found the loading happened too quickly

29 April 2024

BHP are world leaders in strip mining of coal. Image credit BHP

Anglo and BHP merger could enhance Aussie coal competitiveness

Could create economies of scale benefits as well cross fertilisation of skill specialisations

29 April 2024

Queensland Resources Council chief executive Janette Hewson. Credit QRC

Hewson ready to push Qld govt over consulting with mining industry

Effects of government policy decisions today will be felt in the next five to 10 years

26 April 2024

Mining should not be beholden to Canberra enviro-crats

The left-wing Plibersek may have been tempted to ditch the Westminster system of accountability

24 April 2024

Queensland resources minister Scott Stewart. Credit Queensland government

Qld govt funds program to find critical minerals in mine waste

Queensland has significant mine waste, which could hold substantial mineral resources

24 April 2024

Korea is weaning itself off coal from Russia for geopolitical reasons and for broader reasons relating to its net zero emissions. Credit stock photo

South Korean Russian sanctions a shot in the arm to semi-soft coal price

Korea is weaning itself off coal from Russia for geopolitical and environmental reasons

24 April 2024

The hose retainer staple was not installed and had migrated out of the bleed screw. Credit NSW government

Hydraulic spray hits fitter

He was testing a hydraulic cylinder on a maingate roof support

23 April 2024

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