BMA invests $US204m in QLD coal
Caption: Image: BHP Billiton. BY ELIZABETH FABRI BHP Billiton and joint venture partner Mitsubishi Development will begin construction on a $US204 million overland conveyor system connecting two of its coal mines in Central Queensland in mid 2017. The Caval Ridge Southern Circuit (CRSC) project includes development of an 11km conveyor system to deliver coal from Peak Downs mine to Caval Ridge Coal Handling Preparation Plant; a new stockpile pad and run-of-mine station at Peak Downs; and new mining fleet, including trucks and excavators. The project would also see Caval Ridge preparation plant increase its throughput capacity to 10 million tonnes per annum, with the 18 month construction schedule set to begin mid this year. BHP Billiton Minerals Australia president operations…