Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
- Coal (metallurgical)
- Coal (PCI)
- Coal (M/T)
|
| Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
| Processing |
- Wash plant
- Dense media separation
|
| Mine Life | 23 years (as of Jan 1, 2017) |
Source:
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| Company | Interest | Ownership | Investor's Info |
|
BHP Group Ltd.
|
50 %
|
Indirect
|
|
|
Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd.
|
50 %
|
Indirect
|
|
|
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Pty Ltd.
|
100 %
|
Direct
|
|
BMA is owned 50:50 by BHP and Mitsubishi Development. BMA operates seven Bowen Basin mines (Goonyella Riverside, Broadmeadow, Daunia, Peak Downs, Saraji, Blackwater and Caval Ridge) and owns and operates the Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay.
Summary:
Resources occur in the Rangal Coal Measures of Late Permian age, in a graben-like structurally deformed basin. Dips in the coal measures are variable and range from 5–30°.
Two seams are present:
Leichhardt — 5.1m average thickness;
Vermont — 2.8m average thickness.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
BMA operates seven Bowen Basin mines (Goonyella Riverside, Broadmeadow, Daunia, Peak Downs, Saraji, Blackwater and Caval Ridge) and owns and operates the Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay. With the exception of the Broadmeadow underground longwall operation, BMA’s mines are open-cut, using dragline and truck and shovel fleets for overburden removal.
July 1, 2020 - BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is set to introduce 34 autonomous trucks at the Daunia coal mine in central Queensland through a $100 million investment.
The first Caterpillar autonomous trucks will start work from February next year, with the full rollout expected to complete by the end of 2021.
Processing
- Wash plant
- Dense media separation
Source:
Summary:
On-site beneficiation processing facilities.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
kt
| ...... | ...... | ...... | 5,120 | 5,248 | 4,766 |
All production numbers are expressed as clean coal.
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Reserves at June 30, 2020:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven
|
68 Mt
|
Coal (M/T)
|
|
Probable
|
25 Mt
|
Coal (M/T)
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
93 Mt
|
Coal (M/T)
|
|
Measured
|
58 Mt
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
|
Measured
|
40 Mt
|
Coal (PCI)
|
|
Indicated
|
21 Mt
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
|
Indicated
|
14 Mt
|
Coal (PCI)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of July 15, 2019:
| HME Type | Quantity |
|
Truck (haul)
|
16
|
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