Black Coal Mining

Terms of reference finalised for proposed $200m open cut coal project in Bowen Basin

The proponent of a proposed $200 million coal project in the Bowen Basin is finalising the Terms of Reference (TOR) for its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Underground mining contractor awarded $100m contract at mine in North West Queensland

An underground mining contractor has been awarded a $100 million contract at a site 65km north-west of Cloncurry.

Moolarben’s plan for $120m mine expansion in Central West NSW moves to next stage

Opportunites for local suppliers and contractors to be involved in the planned $120 million expansion of a coal mine in Central West NSW are likely within six months.

Queensland Government deems two coal projects in North Surat Basin as ‘significant’

Two coal projects in the north of Queensland’s Surat coal basin, have been approved for ‘significant project’ status by the Queensland Government’s Coordinator General.

John Holland awarded a $220 million contract to build works at a Queensland coal terminal

John Holland has won a $220m contract to build works on the Wiggin Island coal export terminal (WICET) project at Golding Point in Gladstone Harbour later this year.

Environmental study begins into proposed $750m underground coal project near Blackwater

An environmental impact study has begun on a proposed $750m coal project near Blackwater, central Queensland.

Go-ahead granted for $301m coal mine extension project in NSW Hunter

Approval has been granted for a $301 million extension of a coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley.

Planned $65m expansion will extend life of coal mine in northern NSW by 17 years

The life of a coal mine in northern NSW could be extended by 17 years under a $65 million proposal before NSW planning authorities.

BHP Billiton gains approval for 30-year extension of Bulli Seam Operation in Illawarra

Approval has been granted for the $367m Bulli Seam Operation Project in the Illawarra region of NSW.