Hillalong coal mine

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The Hillalong coal project is a proposed group of mines, currently investigated by Queensland Coal Exploration, a subsidiary of Shandong Energy Group, to produce 4.2 million tonnes per annum, in Glenden, 170 km west of Mackay, Queensland, Australia.

The complex would include two surface mines and an underground mine.

Location

The map below shows the exact location of the proposed mines.

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Coal Mine Background

Queensland Coal Exploration, a subsidiary of Shandong Energy Group is currently pursuing the project proposal. In July 2029, they opened the mine for a feasibility study.

Project Details

• Sponsor:Queensland Coal Exploration
• Parent Company: Shandong Energy Group
• Location: Glenden, Queensland, Australia
• GPS Coordinates: -21.416653, 148.310295 (exact)
• Status: Proposed
• Production Capacity: 4.2 mtpa
• Total Resource:
• Mineable Reserves:
• Coal type:
• Mine Size:
• Mine Type: surface
• Mining Method: opencast
• Workforce Size: 436
• Start Year: 2023
• Source of Financing:

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