Queensland coal makes up 90% of Australia’s exports of the coal used to make steel. Australian coal exports, are projected to grow 10% by 2050.
Queensland’s coal industry enjoys key advantages, including its geographic location, world class infrastructure and high-quality coal, compared with many of its global competitors.
Coal companies including Whitehaven Coal, Peabody Energy, Stanmore, Coronado and Pembroke Resources continue to invest in Queensland’s coal mines, creating a record 44,000 jobs.
This is up 15.8% since changes were made to Queensland’s coal royalties scheme in 2023.
Read more about decarbonisation and the new-industry opportunities for Queensland.