The Tarrawonga open cut mine commenced production in 2006. The mine is located 16 km north-east of Boggabri. Coal is trucked 40 km to the Gunnedah CHPP for selective washing and loading onto rail for transport to Newcastle.

Mining is by truck and excavator method to produce up to 1.5 million tonnes of export coal per year. Around 60 people are employed.

The mine is operated by Tarrawonga Coal Pty Ltd and is a joint venture between Whitehaven (70%) and Idemitsu (30%).

Environmental Management

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Environmental Management Strategy

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Monitoring and Reporting