Bowen Basin Index

31/05/2026

⛏️ One of the Bowen Basin's biggest potential future mining projects remains alive.

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) continues preserving the proposed Saraji East Project near Dysart, keeping the option open for a major new metallurgical coal development in Central Queensland.

While no final investment decision has been made, Saraji East remains a closely watched project due to its potential to support future jobs, contractor opportunities and regional economic activity across the Bowen Basin.

The project could create opportunities for:

🔹 Mining Services
🔹 Civil Construction
🔹 Engineering & Fabrication
🔹 Heavy Haulage
🔹 Equipment Hire
🔹 Mechanical & Electrical Services
🔹 Regional Suppliers & Contractors

The timing of any future development will likely depend on market conditions, project economics and ongoing discussions around Queensland's coal royalty framework.

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28/05/2026

Another major Bowen Basin mining project is moving ahead. ⛏️

BMA’s Caval Ridge Horse Pit Extension near Moranbah has officially received environmental approval, supporting ongoing metallurgical coal production across Central Queensland.

Projects like this don’t just affect mine sites — they create flow-on work across the entire region, including:
🔧 Engineering & fabrication
🚛 Transport & logistics
⚙ Heavy equipment & maintenance
🏗 Civil works & shutdown support
🏘 Regional accommodation & infrastructure services

While there’s growing focus on renewables, critical minerals and industrial transition projects across Queensland, metallurgical coal operations in the Bowen Basin continue to play a major role in global steel production and the regional economy.

For many businesses across Moranbah, Mackay and the Isaac Region, long-term mining investment still means ongoing opportunities and sustained industry activity.

Interesting to watch how the Bowen Basin is evolving into a much broader industrial hub — with mining, infrastructure, energy and manufacturing projects all growing at the same time.

Read the full story here 👇
https://bowenbasinindex.com.au/caval-ridge-expansion-approved/

26/05/2026

Queensland’s copper and critical minerals industry is gaining serious momentum. ⚡⛏️

Major projects across North West Queensland are helping reshape the future of mining, energy, manufacturing and industrial development across the state.

Some of the biggest developments include:
🔹 The $2.3 billion Eva Copper Project
🔹 CopperString transmission infrastructure
🔹 New renewable energy investment
🔹 Expanded critical minerals processing opportunities

Why does this matter?

Copper and critical minerals are becoming essential for:
🔋 Batteries
⚡ Renewable energy systems
🚗 Electric vehicles
🏭 Advanced manufacturing and industrial processing

These projects are also expected to create major opportunities for:
🔧 Engineering and fabrication
🚛 Transport & logistics
🏗 Construction and infrastructure
⚙ Industrial services and maintenance

Queensland is increasingly positioning itself as a major industrial and critical minerals hub for the future.

Read the full story here 👇
https://bowenbasinindex.com.au/queenslands-copper-and-critical-minerals-push-gains-momentum-as-major-infrastructure-projects-advance/

25/05/2026

A massive new gas expansion approved across Queensland’s Bowen and Surat Basins is becoming one of the state’s biggest long-term energy and infrastructure developments. ⛽🏗️

The approved project reportedly includes:
▪ Up to 1,695 new gas wells
▪ More than 1,500km of pipelines
▪ Multiple gas processing facilities
▪ Operations extending through to 2081

The development is expected to play a major role in future energy supply, industrial growth and infrastructure activity across regional Queensland.

But it’s also sparking major debate around:
⚡ Energy security
🌏 Climate and emissions impacts
🏭 Industrial development
📈 Regional economic growth
🔋 Australia’s energy transition future

Projects of this scale create major flow-on opportunities across:
🔧 Engineering
🚛 Transport & logistics
⚙ Maintenance services
🏗 Construction and infrastructure
🏘 Regional workforce and accommodation services

The Bowen Basin is continuing to evolve beyond mining alone — becoming a major industrial, energy and infrastructure corridor for Queensland.

Read the full story here 👇
https://bowenbasinindex.com.au/bowen-basin-gas-expansion-approved-until-2081-as-queensland-energy-debate-intensifies/

25/05/2026

A major Bowen Basin mining proposal is continuing to generate discussion across Queensland’s resource sector. ⛏️

Glencore’s proposed expansion of the Hail Creek Mine could reportedly extend operations to around 2038 — supporting ongoing mining activity, infrastructure works and regional industry demand across Central Queensland.

The proposal is currently going through environmental and legal review processes, with debate continuing around:
🔹 Regional jobs and economic activity
🔹 Mining investment
🔹 Infrastructure and export networks
🔹 Environmental management
🔹 Long-term industry planning

Projects like Hail Creek have a major flow-on effect across the region, supporting businesses involved in:
⚙ Engineering
🔧 Maintenance
🚛 Transport & logistics
🏗 Fabrication & construction
🏘 Workforce accommodation and services

The Bowen Basin remains one of Australia’s most important industrial and export-producing regions, with future mining developments continuing to shape Central Queensland’s economy.

Read the full story here 👇
https://bowenbasinindex.com.au/hail-creek-mine-expansion-proposal-sparks-ongoing-industry-and-environmental-debate-in-central-queensland/

25/05/2026

BIG changes are happening across the Bowen Basin. 👷‍♂️⛏️

Anglo American has announced the sale of several major Queensland coal assets in a deal reportedly worth up to $3.88 billion — one of the biggest mining ownership shifts seen in the region in recent years.

The transaction includes major operations such as:
▪ Moranbah North
▪ Grosvenor
▪ Capcoal
▪ Dawson

But this story is about more than just mines.

These operations support thousands of regional jobs and businesses across:
🔧 Engineering
🚛 Transport & logistics
🏗 Fabrication & construction
⚙ Heavy maintenance
🏘 Regional communities
🛠 Local contractors & suppliers

For Central Queensland, the Bowen Basin continues to remain one of Australia’s most important industrial and export regions — with ongoing demand driving investment across mining, infrastructure and support industries.

Read the full story here 👇
https://bowenbasinindex.com.au/anglo-american-sells-bowen-basin-coal-assets-in-multi-billion-dollar-queensland-mining-deal/

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A major ownership transition is underway across Queensland’s Bowen Basin after global mining company Anglo American announced the sale of its Australian

24/05/2026

Most people see a mine site.

What they don’t see is the enormous network of regional businesses behind it.

The fabrication workshops in Mackay.
The maintenance crews driving out before sunrise.
The local transport operators moving equipment across Central Queensland.
The engineers, boilermakers, electricians, suppliers and contractors keeping projects alive behind the scenes.

Queensland’s resource sector isn’t powered by one company.

It’s powered by thousands of regional workers and businesses across the Bowen Basin.

That’s the industry Bowen Basin Index was built to support.

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22/05/2026

Behind every successful mining project is a network of regional businesses delivering the engineering, fabrication, maintenance, transport, industrial supply, and technical expertise that keeps operations moving.

Bowen Basin Index was created to help showcase and support the companies driving Queensland’s industrial and resource sectors forward.

From Mackay workshops and Moranbah contractors to Gladstone infrastructure specialists and regional engineering firms across Queensland — local capability matters.

We’re proud to support the industries powering the Bowen Basin.

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22/05/2026

Queensland’s mining and industrial sectors continue to drive major activity across the Bowen Basin, creating ongoing demand for engineering, fabrication, maintenance, logistics, construction, and technical support services.

From mine expansions and infrastructure upgrades to industrial maintenance and project delivery, regional businesses remain critical to supporting Australia’s resource industry.

Bowen Basin Index is helping connect local capability with the industries powering regional Queensland.

Explore businesses across:
• Mining & Resource Services
• Engineering & Consultancy
• Fabrication & Manufacturing
• Maintenance & Asset Services
• Equipment, Logistics & Hire
• Industrial Supplies & Distribution

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22/05/2026

Supporting Local Industry Across the Bowen Basin

Bowen Basin Index is now live.

We’re building Queensland’s dedicated industrial, mining, engineering, fabrication, maintenance, logistics, and infrastructure business directory focused on supporting regional industry and strengthening local capability.

Our platform connects contractors, suppliers, project teams, and industrial service providers operating across:
• Mackay & Whitsunday
• Isaac Region & Bowen Basin Core
• Central Highlands
• Gladstone
• Townsville
• Brisbane & South East Queensland
• Darling Downs & Surat Basin
• Rockhampton & Central Coast

Whether you’re searching for trusted local expertise, promoting your business, or following major industry developments across Queensland’s resource sector, Bowen Basin Index is designed to support the businesses powering regional Australia.

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