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Queensland coal miners blame retrenchments on royalty hikes

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 2:06 am Energy Australia Europe Coal 

A survey of Queensland's coal miners reveals that new royalty hikes have compelled many to pursue cost cuts and implement worker retrenchments. According to a new survey of the coal industry by the Queensland Resources Council 77% of respondents, including...

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