The Queensland Government has released six prospective coal areas totalling approximately 541 km2 (170 sub-blocks) via competitive tender with a cash bid component for coal exploration in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, Surat Basin and Galilee Basin.

Through this tender opportunity, the Queensland Government is seeking suitable companies and/or individuals with the financial and technical capabilities to:
* Explore these areas and potentially take the resources to market and drive growth in these regions.
* Contribute to the Queensland Government’s strategy for continued resources sector development.
* Support regional economic development and employment opportunities.

All areas have been released via competitive tender with a cash bid component for an Exploration Permit for Coal (EPC).

Tender Closing Date & Time - 2:30 pm AEST 2 August 2018.