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Ep 6: Be Informed Interview Series with DNRME

21 August 2020 | Uncategorized

Peter Donaghy, Director for Coal at the Coal Assessment Hub, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, reveals a wealth of facts and figures around our thriving coal industry. This ‘Be Informed’ interview delivers pertinent updates on:

Mining lease application and approval trends – what’s happened to last year’s bumper crop of applications, and what’s happened so far this year, with all its ‘interesting’ circumstances
Major developments that are moving forward at various stages for both Galilee and Bowen Basins – and they’re all significant
Some of our ‘under the radar’, but high impact miners steaming along quietly

Peter also talks frankly about the effects of COVID-19, especially impacting the exploration field.

And looking a bit wider, you’ll hear Peter’s insights into the growing trend around mineral development licences (MDLs), and why they’re so important – and worth keeping a close eye on at GeoResGlobe. Public reports, updated monthly, are available on request.

Finally, Peter delivers some slam-dunk new stats on what the coal industry means for Queensland, with the latest economic indicator data available.

The numbers speak for themselves, so it’s no surprise that private capital expenditure on greenfield projects is vibrant and growing, despite the many hurdles and extended development timelines.

Watch the video below.