There are more than 3025 coal mines in operation globally, of which 128 are in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest coal mines by production in Australia in 2023, 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
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The Loy Yang Mine is a surface mine located in Victoria. It is owned by AGL Energy and produced an estimated 25.06 mtpa of coal in 2023. 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 17.81 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
3. Mount Arthur Coal Mine
The Mount Arthur Coal Mine is located in New South Wales. It is owned by BHP Group and produced an estimated 14.17 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
4. Yallourn Mine
The Yallourn Mine, owned by CHoldings, is a surface mine located in Victoria. The mine produced an estimated 14.06 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
5. Rolleston Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Rolleston Mine is a surface mine located in Queensland. It produced an estimated 12.82 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
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