Coal

Coal, Mining Commodities, Mining insights, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

New Hope delivers ahead of schedule

New Hope’s Bengalla mine achieved its targeted run-of-mine rate of 13.4 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) ahead of schedule, while the 2023–24 financial year (FY24) also saw first coal sales from the New Acland restart. Read More

Dylan BrownSeptember 18, 2024, 10:13 amSeptember 18, 2024

The Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) is marking 150 years

Coal, Copper, Critical minerals, News, Zinc

Federation fires up for first stope ore

Aurelia Metals has fired the first stope ore at its Federation mine near Cobar in New South Wales, with bogging of the ore to commence shortly. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 17, 2024, 9:24 amSeptember 17, 2024

Coal, Community, Funding, News, Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven supports growing NSW community

Whitehaven Coal has partnered with VIVA Energy to contribute to the Walhallow community infrastructure project in New South Wales. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 17, 2024, 8:31 amSeptember 17, 2024

Coal, Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes

Queensland safeguards progressive coal royalty tiers

The Queensland Government has officially passed the Progressive Coal Royalty Protection (Keep it in the Bank) Bill 2024, amending the coal royalty regime under the Mineral Resources Act 1989. Read More

Olivia ThomsonSeptember 13, 2024, 8:54 amSeptember 13, 2024

Coal, Gold, News, Westgold Resources, Yancoal

Westgold and Yancoal to join ASX 200 index

Westgold Resources and Yancoal are set to be included in the S&P/ASX 200 index, taking effect prior to the open of trading on September 23. Read More

Olivia ThomsonSeptember 9, 2024, 9:29 amSeptember 9, 2024

Coal, Mining Commodities, News

Dartbrook makes a comeback

The Dartbrook mine in New South Wales has produced coal for the first time since the mine was placed into care and maintenance in 2006. Read More

Dylan BrownSeptember 6, 2024, 10:41 amSeptember 6, 2024

Coal, News, Weather event

Coronado strategises for future growth at Curragh

Coronado Global Resources is preparing to adjust its plans following a period of adverse weather impacting its Curragh coal operation in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 5, 2024, 8:30 amSeptember 5, 2024

Coronado Global Resources’ Mammoth underground coal mine is set to begin mining operations, having received approval.

Coal, Mining Commodities, News

Stanmore bolsters Isaac South’s future

Stanmore Resources has entered into a binding agreement with Anglo American and Exxaro, the participants of the Moranbah South joint venture (MBS JV), granting Stanmore the rights to explore, study, and apply for a future mining lease over a designated area on the MBS JV tenements. Read More

Dylan BrownSeptember 4, 2024, 10:14 amSeptember 4, 2024

Coal, Financial reports, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Whitehaven Coal

Safety and sustainability highlights for Whitehaven

A 30 per cent improvement in safety performance and zero environmental enforceable actions were highlights of Whitehaven’s 2023–24 financial year (FY24). Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 23, 2024, 8:32 amAugust 23, 2024

Coal, Mines, Mining Commodities, Mining Companies, News, Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven sells Blackwater stake for $1.6b

Whitehaven Coal is entering binding agreements with Nippon Steel Corporation and JFE Steel Corporation for the sale of a 30 per cent joint venture interest in the Blackwater coal mine in Queensland. Read More

Dylan BrownAugust 22, 2024, 11:11 amAugust 22, 2024

Bravus Mining, Coal, News, Recruitment

Bravus backs industry jobs at Carmichael

Bravus Mining and Resources and DRA Global are on the look out for skilled operators, technicians and maintenance crews to help keep the Carmichael coal mine’s coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) running smoothly. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 20, 2024, 8:51 amAugust 20, 2024

Coal, Mining services, New Hope Group, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

New Acland celebrates solid year

New Hope Group has released its June 2024 quarterly activities report, revealing strong operations at the New Acland mine in Queensland. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 19, 2024, 11:18 amAugust 19, 2024

Closure, Coal, Community, Mining services, News, Yancoal

A new beginning for Stratford Coal

Yancoal subsidiary Stratford Coal has farewelled its final coal train, signalling a new era for the New South Wales operation. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 15, 2024, 8:40 amAugust 15, 2024

Coal, M&A, News, South32

Stanmore completes Eagle Downs acquisitions

Stanmore Resources has successfully completed its Eagle Downs transactions with South32 and Aquila Resources, a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, the world’s largest steelmaker. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 13, 2024, 9:34 amAugust 13, 2024

Coal, Contract award, News

Cokal fast-tracks underground mining

Cokal has signed an agreement with mining contractor CBI to development its BBM underground coal mining operation in Indonesia. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 13, 2024, 8:26 amAugust 13, 2024

Coal, Community, Financial reports, Funding, Glencore, News

Glencore injects $11b into NSW

Glencore operations directly contributed $11.1 billion to the New South Wales economy last year. Read More

Kelsie TibbenAugust 9, 2024, 8:24 amAugust 9, 2024

Coal, Glencore, M&A, Mining insights, News

Glencore to keep coal assets

Glencore shareholders have voted for the major miner to retain its coal and carbon steel materials business, leading the major miner to walk away from its original demerger plans. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 8, 2024, 9:14 amAugust 8, 2024

Coal, News, Recruitment, Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven committed to local employment

Whitehaven Coal’s commitment to local employment is delivering positive results, as the first of ten trainees at its Narrabri coal operations (NCO) coal handling and processing plant (CHPP) have secured a full-time position. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 6, 2024, 11:20 amAugust 6, 2024

Coal, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

Coronado celebrates improvements across the board

Improvements in production, sales, costs and revenue for Coronado have been attributed to the company’s focus on improving “every aspect of the business”, according to chief executive officer Douglas Thompson. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 6, 2024, 8:55 amAugust 6, 2024

Coal, Cobalt, Copper, Financial reports, Glencore, News, Nickel, Quarterly and half yearly results

Glencore meets guidance amid plans to demerge coal

Glencore has maintained its 2024 production guidance and added additional steelmaking coal volumes for the second half of the year. Read More

Kelsie TibbenAugust 1, 2024, 10:44 amAugust 1, 2024