Welcome to Moolarben Coal!
Moolarben Coal is currently operating its Open Cut 1 (OC1) mining operation in accordance with the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117) granted by the Minister for Planning on 6 September 2007. Coal mining in OC1 commenced in May 2010, following a successful construction and commissioning phase in 2009.
The Stage 1 Project Approval allows for three open cut mines (OC1, OC2 and OC3), one underground mine (UG4), a coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), raw and product coal stockpiles, a rail loop and rail loader and office and workshop support facilities.
A Major Project Application for Stage 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project was lodged with the NSW Minister for Planning on 1 May 2008. Moolarben Coal is currently preparing a Preferred Project Report (PPR) for the Stage 2 project at the request of the Minister.
The Stage 2 Project Application comprises one open cut (OC4), two underground coal mines (UG1 and UG2), and some additional infrastructure which would operate in conjunction with, and utilise, the approved Stage 1 infrastructure.
At full production, the Moolarben Coal Complex will have the capacity to produce 17 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of ROM coal and employ approximately 450 personnel.