#Coal
Coal proves to be Australia’s largest export
Recent figures released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have confirmed that coal was Australia’s largest single export in 2018. A statement released this week from the Coal Council of Australia said that coal had now asserted its pivotal role in the Australian economy. “Historically coal has been Australia’s most significant export contributor, and the […]
ACCC authorises closure of Gladstone Port coal terminal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorised arrangements to transfer specified amounts of coal handling capacity from the Barney Point coal terminal to the proposed Wiggins Island terminal at the Port of Gladstone in Queensland.
ACCC issues draft decision on Hunter Valley Rail
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft decision not to accept the proposed access arrangements lodged by the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the Hunter Valley rail network in their current form, on the basis that they are unlikely to be appropriate under the Trade Practices Act 1974. The Hunter Valley rail […]
Coal companies to bid for Queensland Rail ahead of IPO
The largest coal companies in Queensland are committed to bidding for Queensland Rail’s coal division ahead of a planned float by the Anna Bligh’s Government in October. 14 coal companies met yesterday in a meeting chaired by former NSW premier Nick Greiner after the QLD Government announced plans to float Queensland Rail Coal as early […]