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Tarrawonga coal mine expansion project, Australia

8th March 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Tarrawonga coal mine expansion project, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Client
Whitehaven Coal (70%) and Boggabri Coal (30%).

Project Description
Mining at the Tarrawonga mine started in 2006. The mine currently has permission to extract 16.4-million tons of coal, at a rate of up to two-million tons a year until 2017.

Whitehaven Coal is seeking to expand the mine to the east of the approved mining area, increase the production rate from two-million tons a year to three-million tons a year of coal and extend the project life to 2030. The mine will also transition to use of the Boggabri coal handling and processing plant and rail spur, once available.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The NSW Planning Assessment Commission has approved the expansion of the Tarrawonga mine, subject to a series of stringent conditions. The project is awaiting approval from the Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water Population and Communities.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
tel +61 2 8507 9700, fax +61 2 8507 9701 or email enquiries@whitehavencoal.com.au.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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