Bowen Basin

As Diacon Australia continues its work with Australian mining companies, there’s a positive trend permeating through the industry: Conveyor safety awareness is sky high.

Vitrinite has received approval for its Vulcan mine complex, paving the way for a nine-million-tonne metallurgical coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

TerraCom has extended the life of its Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin by approximately 10 years.

Vitrinite has begun bulk sample mining at its Vulcan mine complex in Queensland, before an imminent mining license allows a ramp up to two million tonnes per annum.

Bowen Rail Company has handed a rail yard contract to Hillery Group to facilitate the transport of coal from Bravus’ Carmichael mine in Queensland.

The Queensland Government has highlighted the state’s strength in metallurgical coal as key to a successful COVID-19 economic recovery, in response to Australia’s Resources and Energy Quarterly for June.

Anglo American has awarded Bis a multi-year contract to deliver off-road haulage, materials handling and site services at the Capcoal operations near Middlemount, in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Boom Logistics has re-signed a contract to supply cranes and speciality resources for Anglo American across Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

CIMIC Group company Ventia has secured a contract with Anglo American to provide facility and asset management services at the company’s Central Queensland metallurgical coal projects.

Anglo American has defended its safety systems and practices at the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, saying they draw on international best practice despite an accident that injured five people in May.

Bowen Coking Coal has secured an agreement with Peabody to acquire the Broadmeadow East coking coal project near Moranbah, Queensland.

Anglo American has endeavoured to keep its Australian operations running as normal, while continue paying all 47,000 of its employees in South Africa during a 21-day lockdown.

BHP has committed to supporting regional communities facing significant challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, by pledging to set up a $50 million vital resources fund.

Up Dog Diesel may be a new kid on the block, but owner Dwane Johnson brings two decades of heavy tyre fitting experience and plans to mentor the next generation of fitters.

Stanmore Coal has finished the first half of the 2020 financial year by delivering 1.57 million tonnes of run of mine coal to the coal handling and processing plant (CHPP) at the Isaac Plains coal complex in Queensland.

The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has formed a $5m partnership with schools throughout Queensland’s Bowen Basin to help boost technology-related education.

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has broken the world record for an electronic blast at the Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland.

CIMIC Group company UGL has secured $180 million worth of contracts in the mining sector across sites in Western Australia and Queensland over a three-year period.

Fitzroy Australia Resources has confirmed a tragic incident involving a mineworker at its Carborough Downs mine in central Queensland.

Anglo American and Fitzroy Australia are doing more than just mining coal in the Bowen Basin. They’re also investing in modern technology and the culture of their people.