Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
|
| Processing |
- Wash plant
- Dense media separation
|
Source:
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| Company | Interest | Ownership |
|
Peabody Energy, Inc.
|
100 %
|
Indirect
|
|
Wilpinjong Coal Pty Ltd.
(operator)
|
100 %
|
Direct
|
100% owned and operated by Peabody
Summary:
Mining Ulan and Moolarben seams with seam thickness of 0.5 to 12 metres at depths of 5 to 40 metres.
Summary:
Open cut mine utilizing dozer, excavators and trucks.
Workforce of up to 550 mainly residing in Mudgee and surrounds.
Important provider of low cost thermal coal to support NSW electricity supply (AGL).
Processing Technologies
- Wash plant
- Dense media separation
Source:
Summary:
- 1,250 tph heavy media wash plant
- 9.2 Mtpa annual feed capacity
- Domestic quality coal is bypassed
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ...... | ...... | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
All production numbers are expressed as clean coal.
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Operational Metrics:
| Metrics | 2017 |
|
Coal washing plant annual capacity
| ...... |
Reserves at December 1, 2019:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven & Probable
|
104 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
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