Newlands Coal

Our Newlands Coal mine produced thermal and metallurgical coal for export for 40 years and came to the end of its mine life, as planned, in February 2023. This mine has now moved to a rehabilitation and closure phase.

Newlands Coal 2022 contribution

$1.07b

Total contribution
4,461,000

Tonnes of saleable product
610

Employees and contractors
$608m

Spent on goods and services

Location

The mine is located about 30 kilometres north-west of the Glenden township and 190 kilometres west of Mackay in Queensland's Bowen Basin. Coal from Newlands is railed to the Abbot Point port for export.

Ownership

Newlands Coal is 100% owned by Glencore.

Glencore continues to engage openly and regularly with the community of Glenden and the wider Bowen Basin region.

We are committed to engaging with all stakeholders, particularly those in the local community.

Community investment

Glencore partners with organisations to promote sustainable development in:

Our community partnerships at Newlands Coal include:

Weetalaba Campdraft – a campdraft and horsemanship school for the region’s children
Glenden Rodeo – a major annual community event, featuring rodeo action, live entertainment and food stalls.

For more information on Glencore Coal Australia’s commitment to communities, download our Community Investment Program booklet (PDF 6.8MB).