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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...

Meandu Coal Mine

Coal mine workers ‘blindsided’ by $776M project

Employees were shocked to discover a major renewable energy development would be built near a state-run mining operation in Queensland’s South Burnett region. Meandu coal mine workers were...

Glencore coal

Coal mine enters receivership with $1B owed

A foreign owned resources operation became insolvent after owing parties more than $1 billion. Deloitte was recently appointed as receivers for Lanco Infratech’s Griffin Coal Mine in Shotts...

Gregory Crinum Coal Mine

Authorities support new coal mining projects

Proposed fossil fuel developments were endorsed by both major political factions. Mineral producers will keep turning the nation into a coal, liquefied natural gas and iron ore powerhouse without...

BMA Australia

Coal price hits $648 a tonne due to energy crisis

One fossil fuel’s value jumped significantly due to escalating tension in Europe. Newcastle coal futures recently soared to US$440 (A$648) a tonne, representing more than a 100 per cent...

Glencore coal

Coal boom will continue into 2023 says employer

One fossil fuel will keep enjoying elevated commodity prices well into the New Year, a mineral producer said. Whitehaven Coal expects the value of coal will continue to soar. The company predicts the...