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Sumitomo commits to next phase of Hillalong exploration

JAPANESE giant Sumitomo has confirmed it will proceed with Phase 2 of the Hillalong Joint Venture with Bowen Coking Coal, following the successful exploration program of Phase 1 completed earlier in the year.

Sumitomo will be pursuing more exploration with Bowen Coking Coal joint venture partner.

Sumitomo will be pursuing more exploration with Bowen Coking Coal joint venture partner.

Phase 1 resulted in a maiden JORC resource of 43 million tonnes and confirmation that the project could produce a low ash, high quality coking coal.   Sumitomo can earn an additional 10% in the Hillalong...

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