Guangdong Tapai Group places repeat order with Loesche Shanghai (LMM) for the delivery of another two coal mills

India’s growing appetite for coal arising from a burgeoning coal-fired power sector will drive demand for coal globally, albeit marginally, says leading data and analytics company GlobalData. 

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s announcement of progress on the establishment of CleanCo, the planned new renewable energy electricity generator.

The Queensland Resources Council congratulates Scott Morrison on his elevation to the office of Prime Minister.

Cimic Group’s mineral processing company, Sedgman, has been awarded contracts by ASX listed Resource Generation’s subsidiary Ledjadja Coal for the design, engineering procurement, construction, as well as the ongoing operations and maintenance at the Boikarabelo Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) in South Africa.

Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane has welcomed action from the Federal Government to encourage new investment from Japan in advanced coal-fired power stations in Australia.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the decision by Peabody to extend its North Goonyella metallurgical coal mine, near Moranbah. QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the announcement was more good news for the State’s coal industry and the men and women it supports through full-time jobs.

• Plant engineering division wins new contract worth a total of around USD 115 million
• Thyssenkrupp’s technology helps to provide power for about 16 million Indian homes
• Single-source supply from engineering to commissioning assures high degree of reliability and efficiency

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the focus of an ACCC report calling for more competition in the electricity market, including more baseload power alternatives to underwrite supply for industry.

Cimic Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, has been awarded a new A$480 million contract by QCoal to continue operations at the QCoal Northern Hub located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, Australia.

Queensland’s coal industry is making a record contribution to the State Budget to deliver funding for Queensland infrastructure and vital services, like health and education, Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said.

Cimic Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, has been awarded a A$160 million contract extension by Coronado Curragh to continue to provide mining services at the Curragh Coal Mine in Queensland, Australia.

Glencore has completed the acquisition of a 49% interest in the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) coal mine in NSW, following the receipt of regulatory approvals.

Cimic Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, has secured a A$140 million increase to its contract with Glencore for coal mining services at Mt Owen in the Hunter Valley, Australia.

Glencore has reached agreement to acquire Rio Tinto's 82% interest in the Hail Creek coal mine and adjacent coal resources, as well as its 71.2% interest in the Valeria coal resource in central Queensland for a total cash consideration of US$1.7 billion.

Cimic Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, has secured a A$190 million contract extension from Anglo American to continue to provide mining services at Dawson South in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, Australia.

The Queensland resources sector is extremely disappointed by Aurizon’s move to pre-empt the regulatory process by moving to change its maintenance program before the QCA process is completed.

SMT Scharf AG has agreed a strategic partnership with leading Chinese mining group Shanxi Lu'an Coal Technology Equipment Co., Ltd. A joint venture has been formed for this purpose to promote sales as well as service & after-sales business for specific transport systems for Chinese mining.

Statement by Ian Macfarlane, Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council