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RISE IN QUEENSLAND GOVT'S COAL ROYALTIES TO ALMOST US$573 MLN.

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BRISBANE, June 2 Asia Pulse - A rise in coal royalties by the Queensland government is expected to raise almost $A600 million ($US572.52 million) in the coming financial year.

Treasurer Andrew Fraser said tomorrow's state budget would include a new two-tier coal royalty rate.

Under the new system a 10 per cent royalty will apply to coal being sold at above $100 per tonne.

The existing seven per cent rate will still apply to any coal sold under $100 per tonne.

Mr Fraser said most mineral prices had doubled or trebled over the past five years, as had mining company profits.

Forward contract prices have indicated that coal has increased significantly in value.

"It's about getting a fair ...

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