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Where is most of Queenslandâs coal mined and how is it transported for export?
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In Queensland, significant open-cut coal deposits are located at Blackwater.1
Regarding transportation, railways serve as the primary bulk carriers for coal in the state. Once transported, large volumes of coal are exported through major ports, specifically Gladstone, Hay Point, and Abbot Point.2