Appin Area 9 Project Approval
June
22, 2012
BHP Billiton today approved investment of US$845
million to sustain operations at Illawarra Coal, in southern New South Wales,
Australia by establishing a replacement mining area at the Appin Mine.
The replacement area will have a production
capacity of 3.5 million tonnes per year of metallurgical coal and will sustain
Illawarra Coal’s production capacity at 9 million tonnes per year. Appin Area 9
will be operational in 2016 and will replace production at the West Cliff Mine.
The project includes roadway development, new ventilation infrastructure, new
and reconfigured conveyors and other mine services.
The development has received all necessary
regulatory approvals.
BHP Billiton Metallurgical Coal President, Hubie
van Dalsen, said: “The investment sustains Illawarra Coal’s production rates and
recognises the value of its high quality metallurgical coal resources.
"It is also good news for local jobs and the
economy in the region.”
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