SYDNEY -- The state government of Queensland, a major Australian coal producing region, in July raised the royalties coal mining companies must pay, provoking a backlash from producers and related industries.
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Local, international coal miners decry Australian royalty hikes
Move by Queensland government raises fears over investment environment
A coal mine in Queensland: The Australian state has sharply raised royalties charged on coal production, raising costs for miners. (Photo courtesy of BHP Group)
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