Bowen Coking Coal’s decision to officially reopen its Burton steelmaking coal complex will create more good jobs for the region, the Queensland Government said.
Located 42km northeast of Moranbah, the complex includes several unmined coal deposits as well as the Broadmeadow East mine.
The site is already producing 1.1 million tonnes of coal per year, with the complex expected to produce up to 4.5 million tonnes of mainly steelmaking coal every year when it reaches full capacity. The coal is transported to the nearby Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal for shipping overseas.
The first coal from Broadmeadow East was shipped from Mackay’s Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal in January.
Queensland Resources Minister, Scott Stewart, congratulated Bowen Coking Coal for their ongoing investment in the project.
“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,” Mr Stewart said.
“The company has invested significantly in the region by refurbishing the coal handling facility as well as the 350-bed workers’ camp.”
Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert, said, “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.”
