In this episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast, Nick Jorss, Executive Chairman of Bowen Coking Coal and founder of Coal Australia, joins us for a passionate discussion about the coal industry's struggles under the Queensland royalties regime. With Bowen Coking Coal currently fighting to save 500 jobs, Nick explains how the company paid $120 million in state royalties before making their first profit, highlighting the unsustainable nature of taxing revenue rather than profits. Is there a solution? We tackle this huge question.

Tune in to find out:

• What buying a coal mine for $1 actually means

• The surprising (yet closely linked!) business that Nick is diversifying into

• Which country we could be competing against for coal exports

• The origin story of Coal Australia

Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!