Tag: New South Wales Energy Coal

THE Hunter Valley region is undoubtedly one of NSW’s engine rooms, and a powerhouse of Australian mining. Its history goes all the way back to the early 1800s, when the government began mining the first coal in the colony’s history. Today, the Hunter Valley is home to more than 272,000 people and comprises 41 coal mines owned by 11 producers. It is spread over more than 450km, with coal haulage distance of up to 380km. There were more than 31 points for coal loading, four rail haulage providers delivering to three terminals, and as a collective, filled and exported more than 1400 coal vessels every year through the port of Newcastle. With the growing demand for coal in South East…

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…