QCoal

QCoal an independent coal exploration and mining company established by Chris Wallin in 1989.[1] The company is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

QCoal Group
TypePrivate
IndustryMining
Founded1989 (1989)
Headquarters
Brisbane
,
Australia
Area served
Queensland
ServicesCoal exploration and mining
OwnerChris Wallin
Websitewww.qcoal.com.au

QCoal and its subsidiaries own or co-own five mines within the Bowen Basin.[1] The Sonoma mine commenced operations in 2007.[1] Sonoma mine is part of the QCoal Northern Hub that also includes Drake mine, Sonoma North and Jax mine.[2] The company also operates the Byerwen mine located 20 km west of Glenden.[3]

Coal from QCoal’s mines is exported via Abbot Point.[4]

In 2014 QCoal was named Miner of the Year by the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.[5]

In 2010 QCoal became a Principal Partner of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.[6] In 2018 QCoal was awarded Queensland Community Foundation’s Corporate Philanthropist of the Year.[7]

References
  1. Daryl Passmore (25 August 2013). "Chris Wallin". The Courier-Mil. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  2. "Thies wins $480 million contract at QCoal Northern Hub". Australian Mining. 2 July 2018.
  3. Melanie Plane (16 December 2017). "Byerwen coal mine nears production". Daily Mercury.
  4. "Byerwen mine to begin coking coal shipments by year end". Argus Media. 4 September 2018.
  5. Andrew Duffy (31 October 2014). "QCoal and Minotaur named Qld's best". Australian Mining Monthly.
  6. "Our Partnership". Royal Flying Doctor Service.
  7. "Philanthropist of the Year Awards". Queensland Community Foundation. June 2018.


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