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Mine Name Company Mine Type Basin Operations began Production (Mt/a) Use Coal type Jeebropilly Mine: New Hope Group [2]: Open-cut: Clarence-Moreton: 1982
Most of the gas produced in Queensland now comes from coal seams. [13] According to 2005 figures, Queensland has 98% of Australia's proven and probable reserves of coal seam gas. [26] In the 2009/10 financial year investment in the coal seam gas industry increased 43% compared to the previous financial year. [27]
Coal mines - current or former - as well as facilities related to coal mining Pages in category "Coal mines in Queensland" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total.
A coalfield is an area of certain uniform characteristics where coal is mined. The criteria for determining the approximate boundary of a coalfield are geographical and cultural, in addition to geological. A coalfield often groups the seams of coal, railroad companies, cultural groups, and watersheds and other geographical considerations.
The coal industry claims that extensive rehabilitation of areas mined helps to ensure that land capability, after coal mining, meets agreed and appropriate standards. [59] [60] It is estimated that air pollution from coal-fired power stations in Australia is responsible for 785 premature deaths each year. [61]
Anglo Coal Foxleigh Mine, Middlemount QLD f. Anglo Coal Grasstree Mine, Middlemount QLD g. Anglo Coal Moranbah North, Moranbah QLD h. Dawson mine, one of Queensland's leading export coal operations, is owned by the Moura Joint Venture, comprising Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd (51%) and Mitsui Coal Holdings Pty Ltd (49%) Bloomfield Collieries Pty Ltd
Coal mining in Queensland (1 C, 12 P) ... This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. ... North Stradbroke Island;
The economy of Queensland is the third largest economy within Australia. Queensland generated 19.5% of Australia's gross domestic product in the 2008-09 financial year. [5] The economy is primarily built upon mining, agriculture, tourism and financial services. Queensland's main exports are coal, metals, meat and sugar. [6]