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Thiess rehabbing the ground it broke 80 years ago

Contractor goes back to the future at Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook site before the start of Thiess Rehabilitation works (left). Progress in post-mining land restoration at the Muswellbrook site, showcasing the transformation since July 2023.

The Muswellbrook site before the start of Thiess Rehabilitation works (left). Progress in post-mining land restoration at the Muswellbrook site, showcasing the transformation since July 2023. | Credits: Thiess

Thiess has gone full circle at the Muswellbrook coal mine in New South Wales's Hunter Valley by restoring the land it originally broke in 1944. Trading as Thiess Brothers 80 years ago when it broke...

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