2007 Media Releases
Anglo American acquires majority interest in Foxleigh coal mine
in Australia for US$620 million
21 December 2007
Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 70% interest in the Foxleigh coal mine joint venture in Queensland, Australia.
Anglo Coal Australia wins State multicultural award
1 November 2007
Anglo Coal Australia received the Multicultural Award for Large Business for its community development work undertaken with the Woorabinda community, indigenous training programs and its strong efforts to eradicate racism
Anglo American Announces New Australia Coal Chief
29 August 2007
Global mining giant Anglo American today announced the appointment of Seamus French as Chief Executive of its Australian coal arm – Anglo Coal Australia
Anglo Coal plans new mine gas power plant
8 August 2007
Anglo Coal Australia has signed a 12 year Gas Supply Agreement with Energy Developments Limited (EDL) for a coal mine methane power project at Anglo Coal’s Moranbah North coalmine in central Queensland. EDL lodged details about its 45MW power station with the ASX on 7/8/07.
US$1-Million funding to establish safety Chair at UQ
25 July 2007
Global mining and natural resources leader Anglo American will provide US$1-million to establish a Chair of Minerals Industry Safety Risk Management at the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Scholarship for exchange program to Japan now open
29 March 2007
Applications are now open for the Akito Sumibo Scholarship which was established by Anglo Coal Australia Pty Ltd and Mitsui Coal Handling Pty Ltd
Anglo Coal Australia leading the way in reducing emissions
23 March 2007
Anglo Coal Australia is leading the way in reducing CO2 emissions from its Australian coal mining operations, the company's Acting CEO Neville Sneddon said today.
Anglo Coal Australia & Mitsui Coal Holdings reach a basic agreement to purchase Surat Basin Deposit
19 February 2007
Anglo Coal Australia (“ACA”) and Mitsui Coal Holdings (“Mitsui”) execute an agreement to purchase the Collingwood and Ownaview exploration deposits located in the Surat Basin in Central Queensland, Australia
