Whitehaven coal
Blackwater open cut coal mine
The Blackwater open cut coal mine is one of the largest producing metallurgical coal mines in Queensland. It is situated 73 kilometres south east of Emerald, on the traditional lands of the Gaangalu people.
Operating since 1967, the Blackwater mine has a strike length of 80 kilometres and is one of nine metallurgical coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
The Blackwater mine produces predominantly low-ash, low-sulphur metallurgical coal products, as well as high energy thermal coal.
Read moreRead less| Operation | Blackwater mine |
| Ownership | 100% ownership |
| Commenced operations | Opened in 1967, acquired by Whitehaven in 2024 |
| Location | 73 kilometres south east of Emerald in Queensland |
| Type of operation | Open-cut metallurgical coal mine |
| Operating hours | 24/7 |
| JORC Resources | 1,837Mt |
| Expected mine life | In excess of 50 years |
| Stage of operation | In operation |
| Workforce | ~2000 |
Blackwater and Daunia overview video
Regulatory documents
Blackwater Mine - North Extension Project
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Department of Environment & Science – Assessment Level Decision
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix A
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix B
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix C
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix D
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix E
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix F
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix G
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix H
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix I
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application – Appendix J
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BWM North Extension Project – EA Amendment Application
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment A (1)
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment A (2)
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment A (3)
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment A (4)
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BWM North Extension Project - EPBC Referral – Attachment A (5)
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment B
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment C
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment D
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment E
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BWM North Extension Project – EPBC Referral – Attachment F
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Contacts
Blackwater Mine
Contact us for more information, to provide feedback or to lodge a complaint.
1800 WHAVEN (1800 942 836)
Additional contacts are available hereAcquisition of Daunia
and Blackwater
In October 2023, Whitehaven Coal announced the acquisition of 100% of both the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines from BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd (BMA) in a highly attractive and transformative acquisition. Whitehaven took ownership following completion of the acquisition on 2 April 2024.