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Anglo met coal production plunges 33% after Grosvenor suspension

ANGLO American’s export metallurgical coal production decreased 33% in the December quarter to 4.2 million tonnes, due mainly to the suspension of operations at its Grosvenor longwall mine in Queensland following the underground gas incident in May.

 Grasstree was the standout performer for Anglo American in the December quarter with 32% higher production.

Grasstree was the standout performer for Anglo American in the December quarter with 32% higher production.

Geotechnical challenges at the neighbouring Moranbah North mine led to lower production there too. Open cut operations have been scaled back at Dawson and Capcoal in response to reduced demand for lower...

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