Tasmanian coal is relatively high in ash content which makes it unsuitable for export, although it is satisfactory for local industry. Run-of-mine coal is raw coal that has been mined and not yet processed (washed and separated) by the mine’s washplant.
PRODUCTION OF FUEL MINERALS, Tasmania
|
| | Units | 2002-03 | 2003-04 |
|
| Coal (run of mine) | tonnes | 545,978 | 481,914 |
| Coal (washed) | tonnes | 359,801 | 349,283 |
Source: Mineral Resources Tasmania, Annual Review 2003-04. |
Coal is produced by the Cornwall Coal Company out of three sites: the Duncan Colliery in the Fingal Valley; Cullenswood open cut, near St Marys; and Kimbolton Coal at Hamilton. Coal production for these mines totalled 504,674 tonnes in 2003-04. A total of 61 people were employed in mining, processing and administration, with a further 17 contractors employed in open-cut operations and raw coal transport.
CORNWALL COAL COMPANY - MINES - 2003-04
|
 | Units |  |
|
| Production, |  | |
| - Duncan Colliery | tonnes | 436,736 |
| - Cullenswood open cut | tonnes | 15,192 |
- Kimbolton Coal
- Total | tonnes
tonnes | 52,746
504,674 |
| Employment |  | |
| - Employees | no. | 61 |
| - Contractors | no. | 17 |
| - Total | no. | 78 |
| Capital expenditure | $m | 2.9 |
Source: Mineral Resources, Tasmania, Annual Review 2003-04. |
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