Tuesday 21 May 2013

Hunter Coal Sold at a Loss

It’s been revealed more than half the coal being shipped from the port of Newcastle is being sold at a loss.

Research, commissioned by the coal industry, was given to ministers in Canberra as part of a push by the industry to overturn the Mineral Resources Rent and Carbon Taxes.

The Australian Coal Industry says the downturn has resulted in the loss of about 900 jobs across the country in just 15 months.