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Illawarra Met Coal powers ahead after longwall moves

SOUTH32 has increased annual saleable production at its Illawarra Metallurgical Coal subsidiary by 57% to 6.6 million tonnes, exceeding FY2019 guidance following the successful completion of two longwall moves in the June quarter.

The longwall at South32's Appin mine in NSW.

The longwall at South32's Appin mine in NSW.

June quarter production was 1.6Mt, up 30% on the previous corresponding period and 34% higher than the March quarter.   The company said its Dendrobium and Appin longwalls in New South Wales continued...

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