Coal
With more than 30 billion tonnes of identified resources (in situ) of black coal in the State, the coal industry is a major contributor to Queensland's economy and the largest exporter of seaborne coal in the world.
Recent new coal mine developments include the Sonoma mine near Collinsville, now in production, and the Clermont and Lake Vermont projects which have progressed to be under construction.
Queensland's coal production reached a record 183 million tonnes (Mt) of saleable coal in 2006-07. During this period, exports of saleable coal to 33 countries worldwide totalled 153 Mt.
Find out more about Queensland coal production. Check quarterly and yearly coal statistics.
An extensive rail network links Queensland's coal mines to six coal export terminals at four deepwater ports on the Queensland coast. This network delivers coal to domestic and export markets.
Find out more about transporting coal.
Last Updated 07 August 2009
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