Company type | Private |
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Industry | Mining |
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | , Australia |
Area served | Queensland |
Services | Coal exploration and mining |
Owner | Chris Wallin |
Website |
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QCoal an independent coal exploration and mining company established by Chris Wallin in 1989. [1] The company is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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]