Mt Arthur Coal: a strong future
Mining at BHP’s Mount Arthur coal mine in the Hunter Valley, NSW is expected to continue to 2026, with the company expanding development in a move that will bring about 300 local, permanent jobs to the region. Image: BHP ALSO known as New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC), BHP’s Mount Arthur coal mine produces coal for domestic and international customers in the energy sector. In 2018, the company angled towards optimising the mine design by re-opening its Ayredale pit to gain earlier access to a higher margin resource over the next decade. BHP also constructed multiple elevated roadways to reduce haulage cycle times and increase productivity., reporting 18.54 milliontonnes of saleable coal produced throughout the year – and the outlook…