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Dartbrook Coal Mine

$300M coal revival secures funding

A mothballed fossil fuel development is on-track to restart production before the end of 2023. Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) recently confirmed new funds will help quickly revive its Dartbrook Coal...

Ffos-y-Fran coal mine

Mine keeps producing despite rejected coal expansion

A major fossil fuel operation refused to stop work even after running out of time. Merthyr South Wales recently resisted demands for it to stop production at its Ffos-y-Fran coal mine, 42km north of...

BHP ute

Employer electrifies 5000 mine vehicles

A major mineral producer will replace fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives. BHP revealed it would convert thousands of diesel-powered locomotives across its entire Australian operations. “At...

Glencore coal

Coal demand soars despite challenges says report

Fossil fuel orders continue to jump in the face of growing volatility, new research found. Coal consumption recently hit a record high, rising 3.3 per cent to 8.3 billion tonnes during 2022. The...

Ensham Coal Mine

$315M coal project approved in Central Qld

A multinational conglomerate received the nod to proceed with a fossil fuel development in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. The Sungela joint venture (JV) has received federal...

Rio Tinto heavy vehicles

Mining giant transitions away from fossil fuels

A major resources producer abandoned non-renewable energy sources for the first time. Rio Tinto confirmed none of its heavy machinery will run on fossil diesel at its Boron operation. Haul trucks...

CAT 794AC truck

Production begins at central Qld coal mine

A $1 billion fossil fuel development recently commenced mining in Queensland’s Isaac region. Pembroke Resources recently moved first dirt at its Olive Downs Coking Coal Project, 40km southeast...

Bowen Coking Coal

Authority approves new coal project in Central Qld

A Queensland mineral producer received the nod to progress a new fossil fuel development in the Bowen Basin. The Federal Government recently approved Bowen Coking Coal’s (BCB’s) Isaac...