Anglo American has announced the suspension of production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident on 29 June 2024. All emergency protocols were followed, and the workforce was safely evacuated from the mine without injury. The mine team is working with specialist teams from the Queensland Mines Rescue Service and the regulatory authorities to extinguish the underground fire before assessing the steps towards a safe re-entry into the mine. These procedures are expected to take several months due to the likely damage underground.
Anglo American's steelmaking coal business expects to produce approximately 8 million tonnes of product in the first half of 2024, with Grosvenor contributing around 2.3 million tonnes. For 2024 as a whole, production guidance for the steelmaking coal business is 15 to 17 million tonnes, with Grosvenor expected to contribute around 3.5 million tonnes. However, lower production is anticipated in the second half of the year due to a planned longwall move. An update to steelmaking coal production guidance will be provided once more information is available.
Anglo American is a leading global mining company, producing copper, nickel, platinum group metals, diamonds (through De Beers), and premium quality iron ore and steelmaking coal. The company is committed to being carbon neutral across its operations by 2040 and has a Sustainable Mining Plan that commits to working towards a healthy environment, creating thriving communities, and building trust as a corporate leader. The company is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.
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