Ensham Coal Mine Extension Secures Hundreds of Jobs in Queensland
The Ensham Coal Mine in Central Queensland has received approval for an extension, securing the future of over 700 workers. The $314.9 million project will extend the mine's operational life by nine years, allowing it to tap into an additional 88 million tonnes of coal. This extension ensures continued supply to both domestic and global markets. The approval is part of the Crisafulli Government's efforts to strengthen Queensland's economy and support its mining communities. Since its election, the government has backed over 3,000 mining jobs across the state. The Ensham operations, located near Emerald and Blackwater, were approved by the Federal Government in 2023 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, following the development of a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Management Plan. 
