Who owns ensham resources?
Idemitsu Australia
Project Details
| Ownership: | 85% Idemitsu Australia (partly through its subsidiary company, Bligh Coal Limited) 15% Bowen Investment (Australia) Pty Ltd |
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| Tenements: | ML7459, ML7460, ML70326, ML 70049, ML70365, ML70366, ML70367 |
| Location: | 40km north-east of Emerald, Queensland |
| Coal Type: | High energy, low ash, thermal coal |
What mines are in Queensland?
Major mining-related centres in Queensland include Brisbane, Mount Isa, Mackay, Townsville, Gladstone and Rockhampton….These include:
- coal.
- gold.
- lead.
- copper.
- zinc.
- silver.
- nickel.
- tin.
What mines are in Central Queensland?
Pages in category “Mines in Central Queensland”
- Blackwater coal mine.
- Blair Athol coal mine.
- Burton coal mine.
How long until Australia runs out of coal?
Coal is not a renewable resource. It will run out in a little more than 100 years, if we burn it all and move it from the ground to our atmosphere.
What mines are in Emerald?
Emeralds have been commercially mined in Australia in three main deposits Poona and Menzies in Western Australia, and Emmaville in New South Wales. The emeralds are usually in rocks among layers of other minerals such as mica.
What will replace coal in Australia?
Blast furnaces using metallurgical coal will ultimately be replaced by alternative technologies, such as using “green” hydrogen produced using clean electricity.
Should Australia stop using coal?
Australia could end its literally toxic relationship with coal fairly quickly, experts say. Its economy is stable and well-diversified to absorb the loss of coal exports. But Australia controversially sees liquefied natural gas – another dirty fuel – as its next big domestic energy source.
Why work at Ensham Resources?
Ensham Resources has been a valued contributor to the Emerald community since 1993. For over 25 years, we have been proudly supporting regional employment and local businesses. The mine supports a workforce of approximately 600 people including employees and contractors.
What is Ensham Central project?
Ensham Resources Pty Ltd (Ensham) is the proponent for an expansion of the existing Ensham open-cut coal mine to be known as the “Ensham Central Project” (ECP). The existing Ensham mine is a large open cut, dragline and truck and shovel operation on ML7459, ML70326 and ML70049 located 40km east of Emerald in Central Queensland.
Where is Ensham mine located?
Ensham Resources’ Ensham Mine is located near Emerald in Queensland, Australia. Ensham uses a board and pillar mining approach to protect the surface, which is a known flood plain. The life of the mine is planned until 2030, and, when in full production, will employ six continuous miners (CM).
Why Ensham life of mine extension?
Ensham maintains a strong commitment to the environment and the local community where we operate and we actively engage with local businesses, landowners and government in order to meet stakeholder expectations. The current Ensham Life of Mine Extension Project web page is available here