Waratah Coal drops appeal against Galilee mine refusal
Waratah Coal has discarded an appeal against the Land Court of Queensland’s recommendation of refusal of a major coal project.
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“There will be action”: Clive Palmer responds to rejected coal mine
Clive Palmer has publicly responded to the Federal Government’s decision not to approve his central Queensland coal project.
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Rejection of Palmer’s coal mine mirrors 2008 decision
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week knocked back Clive Palmer’s plans for a Queensland coal mine, and it’s not the first time this has happened to the mining magnate.
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Central Queensland coal project rejected by environment minister
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has stifled Clive Palmer’s plans for a Queensland coal mine.
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Fears rising over lost radioactive capsule
A tiny radioactive capsule travelling from a Rio Tinto mine has been lost in Western Australia – but what does a mine do with radioactive capsule in the first place?
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BHP mine life threatened over domestic coal requirements
The life of BHP’s Mt Arthur mine may be cut short after the NSW Government announcement that coal producers must reserve 10 per cent of their output for domestic use.
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Fortescue achieves “best ever” half-year performance
Coronado signals China’s coal advances
Coronado Global Resources says “multiple” Chinese companies are looking to buy its coal as China looks to ease its two-year ban on Australian imports.
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Yancoal and Glencore mines the latest to attract opposition
Yancoal and Glencore have defended their NSW coal mines after proposed expansions prompted opposition.
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New Acland coal mine fight continues
The New Acland coal mine in Queensland has endured 15 years of legal battles, with the fight continuing over the weekend.
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Record year for Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal has said it has enjoyed a record half-year result in spite issues caused by La Niña weather events.
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NSW coal to stay in Australia
New South Wales Treasurer Matt Kean will unveil requirements that force coal companies to reserve 10 per cent of their output exclusively for domestic use.
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BHP confirms pause on new Qld investments
Major miner BHP will not make any “significant new investments” in Queensland due to the state’s coal royalty tax.
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Gas and coal investment still up despite green energy push
Years-long battle over Qld coal mine continues
The battle over New Acland Coal’s (NAC) Queensland mine heated up again on Monday over an approved expansion.
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Narrabri coal mine life could extend past 2050
Two upcoming exploration licenses could add 15 years to the life of a Whitehaven coal operation in New South Wales.
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What does the end of China’s coal ban mean for Australia?
The partial lifting of China’s coal ban has been met with cautious optimism, but questions remain.
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China places long-awaited order for Australian coal
A breakthrough Australian coal order from China Energy Investment Corp may open the door to further deals in the near future, though experts have urged caution.
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Compensation for coal price cap could near $1 billion
Federal and state governments could face massive compensation payments for coal power stations in New South Wales and Queensland.
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China looks to ease ban on Australian coal imports
China is reportedly close to partially lifting its unofficial ban on Australian thermal and coking coal imports, in a further sign of improving relationships between the two countries.
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