Bowen Coking Coal’s Burton Complex in Central Queensland has officially re-opened, creating more jobs for regional Queenslanders in the resources sector.
Located in the northeast of Moranbah, the 42-kilometre mining complex primarily produces steelmaking coal for export and has several unmined coal deposits, along with the Broadmeadow East mine, which shipped its first coal from Mackay’s Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal in January.
“The reopening of the Burton Complex is great news for Mackay and Central Queensland because it means hundreds more good jobs for the region,” said Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert.
“This is a sign of strong confidence in Queensland’s resources sector, including our state’s large deposits of high-quality steelmaking coal.”
The Burton Complex is expected to process up to 4.5 million tonnes of steelmaking coal each year when it reaches full capacity.
The site currently produces 1.1 million tonnes per year with coal transported to the nearby Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal for shipping overseas.
“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,” said Resources Minister Scott Stewart.
“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.
