Bulga Underground

Bulga Underground was a longwall mining operation with a proud history as one of Australia’s highest producing underground mines.

While the operation ceased in May 2018, Glencore Coal is retaining mining approvals to support any future mining options.

Location

Open cut operations are continuing at the site, 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton near Broke and Bulga villages in the Upper Hunter Valley in New South Wales.

Ownership

Bulga Coal is a joint venture between Saxonvale Coal Pty Ltd (87.5%) and Nippon Steel Australia Pty Ltd (12.5%). Saxonvale Coal Pty Ltd is 100% owned by Oakbridge Pty Limited.

In turn, Oakbridge is an incorporated joint venture between Enex Oakbridge Pty Limited (83%), ENEOS Australia Pty Limited (15.2%) and JFE Shoji Corporation (1.8%). Enex Oakbridge Pty Limited is 100% owned by Glencore.

History

Mining started at Bulga Underground at South Bulga in 1992, moving to Beltana in 2001 and finally to the Blakefield South operation in 2008, finishing in May 2018.

The legacy left by a world class underground operation remains. In December 2014, Bulga Open Cut received approval to continue operations until 2035.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation projects at Bulga Underground are showing excellent results.

Glencore Coal remains committed to preserving the long-term health of the areas affected by our operations.

Regulatory information

Follow the links below to view our:

Bulga Underground was a state-of-the-art longwall mining operation, a world leader in longwall automation.

Glencore continues to engage openly and regularly with the communities of Broke, Bulga, Singleton and the wider Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.

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:

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

Funding opportunities

Submission of funding applications is via the Smarty Grants website.

Use the links below to access regulatory information and fact sheets for Bulga Underground.

If you have any questions about Bulga Underground, please contact us using the information below.

If you have a media enquiry, visit our contact us page.

Site enquiries

Address: PMB 8 (567 Broke Road), Singleton NSW 2300
Tel: +61 2 6570 2400
Fax: +61 2 6570 2450

To make a general enquiry, please complete and submit the form below. Fields marked with an * are mandatory.

Community complaints and enquiries

24 hours/7days

Tel: 1800 332 693