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Ironbark No 1 mine, Australia

15th February 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Ironbark No 1 mine.

Location
The project is located about 35 km north-east of Moranbah, in north Queensland, Australia.

Client
Fitzroy Australia Resources.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a greenfield underground longwall operation to produce up to six-million tonnes a year of run-of-mine coal, most of which will be low-ash hard coking coal for steel production.

The underground metallurgical coal mine will share major infrastructure with the Fitzroy’s existing Carborough Downs mine.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to offer about 160 jobs to contractors during construction, and up to 350 jobs for operational staff.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
First coal is scheduled from the first quarter of 2020.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Fitzroy Australia Resources, tel +61 7 3153 2200.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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