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BHP has repeatedly challenged last year's ruling by the Fair Work Commission.

BHP takes FWC's SJSP order to High Court

Mining giant insists Operations Services workers are contractors

27 January 2026

The Ewington mine is the sole supplier of coal to the privately owned Bluewaters Power Station.

'Energy security' gives Griffin Coal another chance

WA government has provided $308 million in support since 2022

21 January 2026

Located 25km southeast of Kingaroy, Stanwell's Meandu mine was commissioned in 1983.

NRW lands $750M mining contract at Stanwell's Meandu

Golding Contractors takes over from BUMA Australia

19 January 2026

Climate-related financial risks have become a significant consideration for Australia's coal miners.

Report warns of Whitehaven Coal's 'climate-related vulnerabilities'

Whitehaven's expansion plans could create compounding liabilities

14 January 2026

Thiess has been working at the Mount Pleasant operation since 2017.

Thiess to stay at Mount Pleasant another six years

The new, expanded contract will run to the end of 2031

12 January 2026

Valuable resources could be extracted from coal mine waste.

Qld puts up $1.5M for circular coal economy

Thought to be untapped value across the coal mining supply chain

08 December 2025

Aurizon operates the 2670km-long network that connects coal mines in the Bowen Basin with ports at Bowen, Gladstone and Mackay.

Qld signs sustainable energy deal to prop up coal exports

Renewables to account for 25% of Aurizon’s electricity needs

11 November 2025

BHP's Mt Arthur Coal operation is due to close in 2030.

BHP heralds 'win-win outcome' for post-mining at Mt Arthur

A package of land will be transferred to Malabar Resources

04 November 2025

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