Coal is Australia’s principal energy source
Coal plays a key role in Australia’s energy mix. It is by far Australia’s leading energy source in terms of production and power generation.
Australian energy
The coal industry provides 130,000 Australian jobs
The coal industry directly employs more than 30,000 Australians, and at least 100,000 more indirectly in diverse service industries.
Coal and Australian jobs
Coal brings Australia billions in royalties and taxes
Every year, the coal industry contributes billions of dollars to the Commonwealth and State Government budgets.
Coal and government revenue
A mainstay of regional Australia
There are more than 118 operating black coal mines in Australia. These mines help support large areas of regional New South Wales and Queensland, economically, socially and culturally.
Coal and communities
Coal is Australia’s #1 export
Australia is the world’s leading coal exporter, mainly due to the efficiency of the mining industry and the nation’s abundant reserves of high-quality coal.
Coal is Australia’s #1 export
Research leadership
Through The Australian Coal Association Research Program, the Australian black coal industry supports a wide range of research projects in critical areas including greenhouse gas reduction and occupational health and safety.
Research leadership