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Queensland State Coal Freight Network Bid Falters

By Joel ScanlonSep 12 2010

Queensland Coal Industry Rail Group or QCIRG has been unable to meet its own or the government's requirements for the coalition of a group of mining companies to set up a state coal freight network. The coal companies led by BHP Billiton have failed to acquire the bid and did not elaborate on the reasons.

This bid was made in view of the fact that the eleven mining companies would need an extensive rail network as the demand from China and India increased. The companies involved included Xstrata Plc and Anglo American Plc.

Andrew Fraser the Queensland Treasurer said that while the government was involved in genuine talks with the miners he felt they would not be able to meet the September 10 deadline. The failed bid is said to have cost the tax payer $1.5 million.

Now QCIRG plans to go along with the Queensland government's plan of floating QR National on the stock exchange by the end of the year. Mr Fraser also said that a public float where the QR workers and Queensland residents can share in the prosperity of the company was the best way forward.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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