NAME OF COLLECTION
Queensland Mineral Production and Coal Industry Statistics
Contact
The Statistical Officer
Resource Development Division
Department of Mines and Energy (Queensland)
GPO Box 194
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Telephone: 07 3237 1569
Facsimile: 07 3237 0470
Email: eabott@dme.qld.gov.au
Internet: http://www.dme.qld.gov.au
Purpose
To provide statistical information about the Queensland mining industry, particularly mineral and coal production. This information is used by various government departments, industry and is published in various reports.
Description
Mineral production statistics are collected on a quarterly basis from a selection of the largest mineral producers in Queensland, with the exception of fuel minerals producers. Forms are mailed to the selected mineral producers and returned by mail. Approximately 35 mineral producers complete this return.
On a yearly basis mineral production statistics are collected from all (approximately 1,600) mineral producers in Queensland. Forms are mailed to all mineral producers in Queensland and returned by either mail or facsimile.
Method of collection
On a monthly basis coal industry statistics are collected from all (43) coal mines in Queensland. A coal mining return is used to collect the data, and a supply of these is retained by the coal mines. Upon completion these forms are either mailed, faxed or emailed to the Resource Development Division of the Department of Mines and Energy (Queensland).
Data detail
Collected on an annual basis:
Production
Value of production
Eemployment
Area disturbed and area rehabilitated
Additional information is collected (previously collected by the Queensland Coal Board) which includes:
Production
Employment
Productivity
Sales --- export and domestic
Export details - including value, destination and port details
Geographic coverage
Queensland.
Frequency of data availability
Coal industry statistics are available monthly, quarterly and annually. Mineral production statistics are available annually.
Coal industry statistics:
Calendar months
Quarters ended 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December
Years ended 30 June and 31 December
Historical data
Historical data are available on a financial year basis from the Queensland Minerals and Energy Review and the Queensland Coal Industry Review. In Australian Black Coal Statistics historical data are available on both a calendar year and financial year basis.
Products and services available
Publications
Australian Black Coal Statistics
Australian Monthly Statistical Service
Queensland Coal Industry Review
Queensland Government Mining Journal
Queensland Minerals and Energy Review
Queensland Monthly/Quarterly Statistical Service
Other products and services
Special data about the coal industry are available on request - this information is provided on a fee-for-service basis