There are more than 3032 coal mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest coal mines by production in Australia in 2022, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
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 20.83 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2048. Buy the profile here.
2. Moolarben Mine
Located in New South Wales, the Moolarben Mine is owned by Yancoal Australia. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 17.57 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
3. Goonyella Riverside Mine
The Goonyella Riverside Mine is located in Queensland. It is owned by Mitsubishi and produced an estimated 16.72 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2056. Buy the profile here.
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 14.2 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
5. Yallourn Mine
Owned by CHoldings, the Yallourn Mine is a surface mine located in Victoria. It produced an estimated 14.08 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
