We are a world class operation and a valued supplier, employer and community partner.
Safe, Productive and Profitable coal with strong community and environmental performance and market presence.
Our values of Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience, Collaboration and Wellbeing underpin everything we do. We have a strong culture of direct engagement with our employees, community, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
The Bengalla Joint Venture is owned by New Hope Group (80%) and Taipower (20%) and produces 10-11 million tonnes per annum of thermal coal product. The mine operating company is Bengalla Mining Company Pty Limited, and our coal is marketed by Bengalla Coal Sales Company Pty Limited.
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Bengalla Mine is a single pit open-cut, multi-seam mine, using a dragline and excavator/truck mining methods. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Bengalla Mine produces a high calorific-value energy coal and has earned a well-regarded reputation as a high-quality producer that delivers a consistent and predictable thermal coal product.
Geologically, the mine is situated in a Permian Basin called the Sydney Basin, and mines the Whittingham Coal Measures of the Hunter Coalfields.
After washing and sorting, our coal is loaded onto trains and transported to the Port of Newcastle (Port Waratah Coal Terminal, Kooragang Island Coal Terminal) where it is transported to customers across Asia Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China and India, or to our domestic customers.
We are a member of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC), an independent body overseeing activity along the world’s largest and most complex coal chain.
The HVCCC allows coal producers, rail haulage providers, the rail track provider, a range of export terminals and port managers to work together to coordinate the efficient movement of coal from the mine to the Port of Newcastle, the world’s largest coal terminal.
Bengalla Mining Company has its own dedicated logistics team that works directly with HVCCC, vessel owners, port operators, its rail provider and other third-party service providers to seamlessly deliver thermal coal products to customers.
The Bengalla Growth Project was initiated in 2022 to increase production capacity from 12.5 million tonnes to 13.4 million tonnes of ROM coal per annum. This target run rate was successfully achieved during the 2024 financial year, with the project delivered safely and with zero injuries at a total investment of approximately AUD$160 million.
The project involved significant investment in additional mining equipment, including new haul trucks, excavators, drills and supporting fleet, enabling improved productivity and operational efficiency.
Upgrades to the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) increased capacity and enhanced product quality, aligning output with evolving market demand. Scope refinements were implemented during delivery to optimise outcomes, resulting in cost savings while maintaining the overall value of the project.
To support expanded operations, the project also included investment in workforce growth and site infrastructure. This included new and upgraded facilities such as car parking, access roads, administration, control room and bathhouse buildings, along with expanded warehousing and maintenance areas ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently as mining progresses.