Bowen Coking Coal announced that its flagship Burton Mine Complex in Queensland will transition to an owner-operator model upon expiration of an existing mining services agreement with BUMA Australia on 30 June 2025.
From 1 July 2025, the operation will transition to the model under the full direction and management of Bowen Coking Coal employees. The miner said the decision reflects the strategic direction of Bowen Coking Coal to establish greater autonomy, streamline operations, and effectively address the dynamic demands of the market.
“In recent times, the Burton Mine Complex has recorded steady-state production while markedly reducing costs, leaving the business well positioned to now take responsibility for the mine plan, workforce and fleet. Once the transition has been completed, we expect to see further improvements across the mine under a single leadership voice,” said Bowen Coking Coal CEO Daryl Edwards.
“This transition is a critical first step towards our next stage growth plans to expand our Burton operations to incorporate tonnages from our Plumtree North, Isaac and Lenton pits, as well as plans to execute expansion works to refurbish the second module at our CHPP to increase production and sales. The company is actively exploring funding solutions to support these plans.”
Bowen said it will seek to maintain steady-state production by utilising the services of mining equipment supplier Emeco International to provide a fully maintained fleet solution, as well as mining production and operational support expertise from Mining Pro. The miner will also recruit additional resources to complement its experienced site management team.
The Burton Mine Complex is located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay, and around 50 km south of Bowen’s Hillalong project in the northern part of the Bowen Basin.
Source: Bowen Coking Coal