Original article by Jared Owens, Matt Chambers
The Australian – Page: 1 & 2 : 30-May-18

Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation recently warned the Queensland Government that it may be forced to find alternative sources for coal due to a dispute between Aurizon Holdings and coal producers. It centres on the Queensland Competition Authority’s draft ruling on Aurizon’s coal rail network. Aurizon estimates that the ruling could reduce its coal haulage volumes by up to 20 million tonnes a year. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will give assurances to Japanese steel buyers that the state’s coal shipments will not be affected.

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AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX AZJ, QUEENSLAND. DEPT OF THE PREMIER AND CABINET, NIPPON STEEL AND SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION, BHP BILLITON LIMITED – ASX BHP, RIO TINTO LIMITED – ASX RIO, GLENCORE PLC, QUEENSLAND. COMPETITION AUTHORITY, QUEENSLAND RESOURCES COUNCIL LIMITED, LIBERAL-NATIONAL PARTY OF QUEENSLAND