Queensland’s new government just hit the accelerator on two big mining bets. A $1.24 billion underground coal mine. A $400 million gold operation. Both now fast-tracked for approvals. The move signals a sharp pivot from years of regulatory drag. Coordinator-General Gerard Coggan declared the Corvus Metallurgical Coal Project a ‘Coordinated Project.’ That status kicks off a full Environmental Impact Statement process. But it also promises quicker government coordination. The mine sits 17 kilometers north of Emerald. Corvus Resources plans an underground longwall setup. Output: up to 10.5 million tonnes of raw coal a year for 25 years. Ninety percent heads to global steelmakers as ultra-low-ash met coal, shipped via Port of Gladstone. Construction jobs: 284. Ongoing roles: 500. Infrastructure work starts in 2027. Chris Coombes, CEO of Corvus Resources, welcomes the green light.…