Here are the five largest coal mines by production in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Loy Yang Mine
The Loy Yang Mine is a surface mine located in Victoria. It is owned by AGL Energy and produced an estimated 20.9 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2048.
2. Goonyella Riverside Mine
Located in Queensland, the Goonyella Riverside Mine is owned by Mitsubishi. The surface mine produced an estimated 18.9 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2056.
3. Moolarben Mine
The Moolarben Mine is located in New South Wales. It is owned by Yancoal Australia and produced an estimated 18.4 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
4. Mount Arthur Coal Mine
The Mount Arthur Coal Mine, owned by BHP, is a surface mine located in New South Wales. The mine produced an estimated 14.9 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2041.
5. Yallourn Mine
Owned by CHoldings, the Yallourn Mine is a surface mine located in Victoria. It produced an estimated 14 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.