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Wilkie Creek coal workers

Southern Qld coal mine reopens

A fossil fuel operation resumed production under new ownership in Queensland’s Western Downs region. New Wilkie Energy (NWE) recently reopened the Wilkie Creek coal mine, 121km northwest of...

CPB Contractors

Authority nationalises ‘largest’ Qld project

A major development will proceed in North Queensland through state ownership. The State Government recently confirmed it would nationalise CuString’s CopperString 2.0 High Voltage Transmission...

BMA Australia

Coal production will double says resources executive

A mining boss predicted significantly more fossil fuels are needed to support the energy transition. Mike Henry suggested twice as much steelmaking coal will be produced in response to a worldwide...

BHP electric jumbo

Resources multinational trials battery electric rig

A mining giant will test-run new, environmentally friendly technology at one of its major operations. BHP recently confirmed plans to trial a battery-electric Epiroc Boomer M2 jumbo at its Olympic...

Futura Resources

New coal projects approved in Central Qld

A Bowen Basin mineral producer received the regulatory nod to proceed with two new coal developments in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. The State Government recently approved Futura...

CAT 793 electric dump truck

Electric dump truck trial ends without flat battery

A mining equipment company tested an eco friendly heavy vehicle without experiencing significant power loss. Caterpillar (CAT) recently celebrated completing a test-run of its 793 electric dump...