Duaringa is the oldest township in the Duaringa Shire where many historical sites tell the tales of the early years of settlement.
Today, Duaringa produces coking coal that is exported to Japan, Italy, the UK, Holland, France, Spain, Greece, Chile and many other countries, while the steaming coal produced is used for power generation with in Queensland. MCG's tenement is located approximately 10km west and south of the township of Duaringa and full scale drilling is commencing Feburary 2010