Coal resources
Production and sales statistics
You can download annual coal statistics and quarterly coal statistics, which we compile from returns submitted by industry. For more detailed statistics, download the coal industry review statistics.
Applying for a resource authority
To explore for coal, you need an exploration permit for coal. You can apply through a call for tenders.
Exploration and investment resources
For more information on exploring and investing in Queensland, see the following resources.
Queensland's coal resources and industry
Queensland's resources industries
Investment information
- Queensland exploration and investment resource package is a comprehensive guide for potential explorers and investors. For a free copy, contact the Geological Survey of Queensland.
- Read about investing in Queensland mining for information on investment support, exploration opportunities and current tenders.
Tenure information
- Search for applications, grants or resource authorities in an area using our free public search services.
- Use GeoResGlobe to view the location and boundaries of resource authorities.
Maps, data and publications
- GeoResGlobe, our online GIS service, has tenure, geoscience and resource information.
- The GSQ Open Data Portal lets you download large spatial data sets, maps and reports.
- Geological Survey of Queensland sells a range of maps, data and publications.
- QSpatial allows you to view and download geospatial data and information.
Exploration reports
Holders of resource authorities are required to submit a range of statutory reports on their activities through the GSQ Lodgement Portal. After a period of confidentiality, these reports and data are made publicly available through the GSQ Open Data Portal.
Contact us
Contact the Geological Survey of Queensland for geoscience, exploration and investment information.
- Last reviewed: 27 Oct 2020
- Last updated: 27 Oct 2020