The reopening of a mining complex in Queensland brings good news to the region as mining operations are anticipated to create hundreds of good jobs.
Bowen Coking Coal has officially reopened the Burton Complex located about 42 kilometres northeast of Moranbah.
“The reopening of the Burton Complex is great news for Mackay and Central Queensland because it means hundreds more good jobs for the region.
“This is a sign of strong confidence in Queensland’s resources sector, including our state’s large deposits of high-quality steelmaking coal,” Member for Mackay Julienne Gilbert said.
The Burton Complex is comprised of a number of unmined coal deposits as well as the Broadmeadow East mine – which saw the first coal shipment from the Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal in January.
Currently, the complex produces 1.1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of coal that is transported to the nearby Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal for shipping.
With the reopening of the Burton Complex, it is projected to produce around 4.5Mtpa of mainly steelmaking coal at full capacity.
“I want to congratulate Bowen Coking Coal for their continued investment in this project, which has already seen coal produced and shipped from the Broadmeadow East mine.
“Queensland has high quality resources, a skilled workforce and world-class infrastructure but it takes investors to turn these into jobs and business opportunities in our regional communities.
“The company has invested significantly in the region by refurbishing the coal handling facility as well as the 350-bed workers’ camp,” Resources Minister Scott Stweart said.
Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Australian Mining; The National Tribune