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Coal mining QRC

Authority approves phasing out majority of coal

In a little over a decade the Sunshine State will heavily depend on environmentally friendly resources. The Queensland Government recently passed new rules that target 80 per cent renewable energy...

Ensham Coal Mine

Coal production predicted to double by 2030

Fossil fuel output is expected to significantly jump by the end of the decade, a report found. Researchers recently predicted that authorities want to produce about 110 per cent more coal and other...

Fortescue trucks

Employer abandons wind solar and battery power

A major mineral producer will continue using fossil fuels instead of environmentally friendly alternatives. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) recently abandoned plans to construct up to 340 wind turbines...

Liebherr trucks

Employer introduces electric trucks to mine sites

A mineral producer will transition away from fossil fuels towards more environmentally friendly alternatives. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) recently confirmed it would introduce its first-ever battery...

Gregory Crinum Coal Mine

New central Qld coal project approved

A multinational employer received the nod to proceed with a major fossil fuel development in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. Authorities recently approved Sojitz Blue’s Gregory...

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...

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