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BCC expects Bluff mobilisation this quarter

MOBILISATION of heavy gear to Bowen Coking Coal’s newly acquired Bluff coal mine in Queensland is expected this quarter, weather permitting, after Christmas wide-load travel restrictions were lifted.

 A rapid restart of the mine is underway to maximise exposure to the current high metallurgical coal prices.

A rapid restart of the mine is underway to maximise exposure to the current high metallurgical coal prices.

Significant wet weather in the December quarter prevented initial mobilisation and any early works before the end of the year. "Off-site work has, however, advanced significantly with the optimisation...

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