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Exploration & development News

Browse the latest exploration & development news and articles.

Sedgman awarded EPC contract at Byerwen
14 Jan 20191 min read

Sedgman awarded EPC contract at Byerwen

The contract will deliver an expansion on the first phase of the project at the Byerwen coal mine in Queensland, Australia.

Meghalaya mine rescue operations, a question of “life and death”
3 Jan 20191 min read

Meghalaya mine rescue operations, a question of “life and death”

Immediate steps have been sought to ensure the rescue of fifteen miners who have remained trapped down the Meghalaya coal mine since 13 December.

Pembroke Resources names recipient of EPC contract for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project
31 Dec 20182 min read

Pembroke Resources names recipient of EPC contract for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project

Pembroke Resources has awarded an EPC contract to Sedgman and CPB Contractors for its Olive Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland.

“Queensland’s black coal is putting the Queensland budget in the black,” says QRC
13 Dec 20183 min read

“Queensland’s black coal is putting the Queensland budget in the black,” says QRC

On 13 December, QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane welcomed Treasurer Jackie Trad’s budget update, showing record returns from coal royalty taxes.

Universal Coal increases North Block Complex ore reserve by 98%
12 Dec 20182 min read

Universal Coal increases North Block Complex ore reserve by 98%

The updated ore reserve represents an increase of 27.54 million t on the previously advised 27.96 million t SAMREC Code compliant ore reserve.

Resources surge with renewed confidence and increased exploration, says QEC
5 Dec 20183 min read

Resources surge with renewed confidence and increased exploration, says QEC

Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the release of the annual QEC Scorecard capped off a strong year for resources.

Initial drilling results at Elko Coking Coal project announced
26 Nov 20182 min read

Initial drilling results at Elko Coking Coal project announced

A total of 9 holes were drilled by Pacific American Coal during the exploration programme.

Progress being made at Lesedi CBM project
21 Nov 20182 min read

Progress being made at Lesedi CBM project

Tlou Energy Limited has provided an update on its drilling operations at the Lesedi CBM project in Botswana.

Colonial Coal reveals PEA results for flatbed metallurgical coal property
13 Nov 20181 min read

Colonial Coal reveals PEA results for flatbed metallurgical coal property

The results of the PEA show that the Gordon Creek project demonstrates positive economics, and that it is worthy of continued exploration and development.

New mining lease welcomed by QRC
2 Nov 20181 min read

New mining lease welcomed by QRC

The new mine lease is set to create 350 ongoing local jobs in Bowen Basin communities.

Coal resource estimate generated for Winchester South project
25 Oct 20181 min read

Coal resource estimate generated for Winchester South project

Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd has provided Whitehaven Coal Limited with a coal resource estimate for its Winchester South project.

Caterpillar introduces tricone bits for rotary drills
24 Oct 20181 min read

Caterpillar introduces tricone bits for rotary drills

The tricone drill bits are cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.

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