Premier David Crisafulli took an apparent swipe at mining giants in his State of the State address. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS

Queensland's premier has come out swinging in the latest round of a heavyweight bout with the mining sector over coal royalties.

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An expert has also weighed in, saying other factors are landing more telling blows on the Sunshine State's miners rather than royalties.

Premier David Crisafulli on Tuesday appeared to take aim at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and the like in his first State of the State address in Brisbane, following a string of mining job losse

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