New Burton Coal Mine reopens in Queensland, creating 275 jobs
Argo Resources Queensland reopened the New Burton Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin on Friday, employing 275 workers. Premier David Crisafulli claimed coal mining’s future in Queensland is secure, reaffirming that royalties will not burden taxpayers. The mine, purchased from Bowen Coking Coal, aims to produce 10 million tonnes of coal by 2028.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 06:52 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC
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