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Longwall moves hit IMC production

SALEABLE coal production from South32’s Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business fell 15% to 6.5 million tonnes in FY22. The three longwall moves across the company’s Appin and Dendrobium mines in New South Wales during the year likely played a part.

 The three longwall moves across the company’s Appin and Dendrobium mines in New South Wales during the year contributed to lower production.

The three longwall moves across the company’s Appin and Dendrobium mines in New South Wales during the year contributed to lower production.

Production volumes declined 11% to 1.6Mt in the June quarter following adverse weather and COVID-19 related labour restrictions that also impacted the operation's ability to maintain budgeted development...

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