Construction on the $1 billion Olive Downs coal mine can now begin, following the Central Queensland project being granted final approvals.
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Queensland mine reforms take effect
New reforms that encourage new mines to be built, support old mines and toughen financial checks and balances on mining lease holders have taken effect in Queensland.
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BHP signs clean energy deal with Queensland Government
BHP’s Queensland mines will be partially powered by renewable energy following a deal with publicly owned generator CleanCo.
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Less dust and more lung checks for Queensland resources workers
Slashed mine dust limits and free, mandatory lung health checks are now in place to protect Queensland’s mine and quarry workers.
The mandatory health checks already in place for coal mine workers have
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Billion-dollar coal mine one step closer
A $1.5 billion coal mining project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, which could provide up to 2350 jobs, has been declared a coordinated project.
The Valeria coal mine could deliver 1400 construction jobs
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QLD Gov funds unprecedented exploration activity
A record number of companies have been awarded State Government funding to discover new economy minerals in North West Queensland.
Almost $1 million in exploration grants has been awarded to help find
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Queensland rolls out new coal mine safety regulations
New safety regulations for Queensland mine workers are set to come into effect next year to protect them from potentially dangerous methane gas levels.
The reforms will come into force from January 6 and
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Queensland supercharges zinc mine restart
The Queensland Government will supercharge the ramp up of a $150 million zinc mine after negotiating a royalty deferral agreement with miner New Century Resources.
More than 260 construction and 240 operational
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New inspectors and safety reset implemented on QLD mines
The Queensland Government has appointed three additional mine inspectors and another chief inspector as the resources industry responds to recent mine-related tragedies.
Mines and quarries in the state
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Queensland Government approves coal mine expansion
An expansion to the Cameby Downs coal mine in Queensland has been approved, and is set to increase production and extend the lifespan at the site.
The open cut mine has been producing thermal coal for
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