Gina Rinehart's massive Alpha coal mine has been granted Federal Government approval, reigniting a political and environmental stoush between stakeholders. In approving the project federal environment minister Tony Burke hit back at previous comments by Queensland Premier Campbell Newman that the Gillard Government was blocking coal developments. Read more
Thousands of jobs expected for QLD as Abbot Point port approved
Gina Rinehart's and GVK Hancóck's 10bn Alhpa Coal Project is one step closer to the construction phase after the Federal Government approved its Terminal 3 development at the Port of Abbot Point, near Bowen. Read more