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Laine Clark

Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers

A third miner in as many days has announced job cuts, criticising a contentious royalties scheme. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS)

A resources company claims one of its mines paid millions of dollars in coal royalties despite not making a profit under a controversial scheme, sparking more job cuts.

Queensland company QCoal is the third major miner in as many days to confirm layoffs, with one of its underground sites to be shut down in coming weeks.

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