Blackwater's big boost for Whitehaven's coal

Whitehaven pumps up the volume at Blackwater

An uplift to resources and reserves figures for Blackwater coal mine unlocks future mining areas and reinforces its position as a long-life asset, according to Whitehaven chief executive officer and managing director Paul Flynn. Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) this week releases an updated Resources and Reserves Statement for the mine, including: Total recoverable reserves upgraded to 365Mt […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ Industry Queensland…

Blackwater delivers 'strong potential' for Whitehaven - Mining Magazine Australia

Image: cbpix/shutterstock.comWhitehaven Coal has announced a substantial upgrade to the resources and reserves at its Blackwater mine in Queensland, reinforcing the project’s status as a cornerstone of its long-term production strategy. Following an extensive geological review, total recoverable reserves have surged by 91 per cent, rising from 191 million tonnes (Mt) to 365Mt. Total coal resources also increased by six per cent, now totalling 19…

Blackwater's big boost for Whitehaven's coal

Image: Vyacheslav Svetlichnyy/shutterstock.comA 90-plus per cent increase in recoverable coal reserves at the Blackwater Mine has strengthened Whitehaven Coal’s long-term production outlook, underpinned by an extensive drilling and modelling campaign across the Queensland operation. Whitehaven said Blackwater’s total recoverable reserves have risen from 191 million tonnes (Mt) to 365Mt, while total coal resources increased from 1817Mt to 1919Mt.…