Industry Queensland

05/11/2024

Abbot Point Operations has kicked off its severe weather prep plan to ensure the multi-billion-dollar North Queensland Export Terminal is ready for the cyclone season.

Abbot Point Operations has kicked off its severe weather prep plan to ensure the multi-billion-dollar North Queensland Export Terminal is ready for the cyclone season.APO general manager Damien Dederer said the business activated its Severe Weather Committee each October to review and test the coal....

05/11/2024

The team behind Capricorn Coast business Roth Plumbing is building a motel-style accommodation complex on Yeppoon’s Queen St.

The team behind Capricorn Coast business Roth Plumbing is building a motel-style accommodation complex on Yeppoon’s Queen St.Villa La Sini will feature 40 units, with 38 available for guests and two dedicated as staff accommodation.“Launching this new property to the Capricorn Coast is an exciti...

05/11/2024

QCoal founder Christopher Wallin has told how he switched his investment focus from Queensland over the last two years due to the former State Labor Government’s ‘disdain’ for the coal sector.

QCoal founder Christopher Wallin has told how he switched his investment focus from Queensland over the last two years due to the former State Labor Government’s ‘disdain’ for the coal sector.The QCoal managing director has described the LNP’s weekend victory as the best possible outcome for...

05/11/2024

Bowen Coking Coal looks set to reach its $70 million target in an equity raise executive chairman Nick Jorss describes as completing the company’s plan to strengthen its balance sheet.

Bowen Coking Coal looks set to reach its $70 million target in an equity raise executive chairman Nick Jorss describes as completing the company’s plan to strengthen its balance sheet.The equity raising was undertaken to support the Plumtree North mine development costs at Bowen’s Burton mine co...

05/11/2024

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the announcement of Member for Burdekin Dale Last’s appointment as the state’s new Natural Resources and Mines Minister.

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the announcement of Member for Burdekin Dale Last’s appointment as the state’s new Natural Resources and Mines Minister.QRC chief executive officer Janette Hewson said the peak body looked forward to working constructively with Mr Last, whose own ele...

05/11/2024

Australia’s mining industry led the nation in tax contributions, paying a combined $74.6 billion in company tax and royalties in 2022-23, the Minerals Council of Australia said.

Australia’s mining industry led the nation in tax contributions, paying a combined $74.6 billion in company tax and royalties in 2022-23, the Minerals Council of Australia said.This record tax contribution marked the second consecutive year the sector had paid more in tax than all other industries...

05/11/2024

The environmental regulator has released the handbrake on Capricorn Copper plans to shift water from the North-West Queensland mine site to enable the restart of production.

The environmental regulator has released the handbrake on Capricorn Copper plans to shift water from the North-West Queensland mine site to enable the restart of production.Capricorn Copper owner 29Metals said today the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation had issued an Environmental En...

05/11/2024

‘Same Job, Same Pay’ laws will start delivering pay rises to more than 600 labour hire coal miners in New South Wales and Queensland this week, according to the Mining and Energy Union.

‘Same Job, Same Pay’ laws will start delivering pay rises to more than 600 labour hire coal miners in New South Wales and Queensland this week, according to the Mining and Energy Union.The Fair Work Commission issued Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Orders covering Coppabella, German Creek and ...

05/11/2024

Metro Mining is continuing to kick goals with its optimisation activities at the Bauxite Hills mine on Cape York.

Metro Mining is continuing to kick goals with its optimisation activities at the Bauxite Hills mine on Cape York.The company has reported a new monthly shipment record of 793,420 wet metric tonne out of the bauxite operation in October 2024.This was a 2 per cent lift on the previous month and 18 per...

05/11/2024

Anglo American is pulling out of Queensland’s Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont coal mines through a $1.6 billion deal to sell its interest in Jellinbah Group.

Anglo American is pulling out of Queensland’s Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont coal mines through a $1.6 billion deal to sell its interest in Jellinbah Group.Buyer Zashvin is an existing shareholder in the Jellinbah joint venture, holding an equal 33.3 per cent stake alongside Anglo American and Ma...

05/11/2024

Queensland’s ousting of the Miles Labor Government proves the strength of the coal industry, its workers and communities in determining election results, according to lobby group Coal Australia.

Queensland's ousting of the Miles Labor Government proves the strength of the coal industry, its workers and communities in determining election results, according to lobby group Coal Australia.

05/11/2024

A dispute with a landowner has seen State Gas shut out of its Rolleston West project in the southern Bowen Basin.

A dispute with a landowner has seen State Gas shut out of its Rolleston West project in the southern Bowen Basin.The company said the landowner had blocked its access to assets including exploration wells and the Rolleston West compression facility despite its efforts to resolve the dispute.‘The c...

30/10/2024

Public trust in the mining industry is on the uptick according to the results of a national survey led by the CSIRO.

Public trust in the mining industry is on the uptick according to the results of a national survey led by the CSIRO.However almost a third of the 6400-strong survey group believe Australia should reduce mining activity, even if it delays the transition to net zero emissions. Conducted in collaborati...

30/10/2024

The New Acland mine has doubled its full-time permanent workforce over the past 18 months and is celebrating the start of its 250th full-time employee this month.New Acland Coal said the achievement came less than two years after the Queensland Government critically assessed and approved the New Acl...

30/10/2024

Hundreds of mineworkers rallied outside the BHP AGM in Brisbane this morning in a protest on the mining company’s stance on ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ reforms.

Hundreds of mineworkers rallied outside the BHP AGM in Brisbane this morning in a protest on the mining company’s stance on ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ reforms.The Mining and Energy Union estimated that almost 500 people joined the rally at the Royal International Convention Centre ahead of the new l...

29/10/2024

Trigg Minerals is hailing a ‘fantastic technical success’ after completing three holes of a planned six-hole program at its Old Glenroy gold project in Queensland’s Drummond Basin.

Trigg Minerals is hailing a 'fantastic technical success' after completing three holes of a planned six-hole program at its Old Glenroy gold project.

29/10/2024

Zeotech and building materials giant Holcim Australia will work towards the manufacture and use of high-reactivity metakaolin (HRM) in concrete under a new agreement.

Zeotech and building materials giant Holcim Australia will work towards the use of high-reactivity metakaolin (HRM) in concrete.

29/10/2024

Brisbane-headquartered AnteoTech has attracted federal backing for an $11.1 million project to commercialise its new lithium-ion battery anode technology.

Brisbane-headquartered AnteoTech has attracted federal backing for an $11.1 million project to commercialise its battery anode technology.