Tag: Malabar Resources

Longwall comes online at Maxwell

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Miners News

Independent Australian producer Malabar Resources confirmed that it has taken the first full shears of coal from the longwall in its Maxwell underground mine in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales on 14 April. Malabar officials received approval for the operation in December 2020. Underground construction commenced in May 2022, and first coal was produced from the bord…

BHP to transfer part of Mt Arthur land to Malabar

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 Miners News

BHP is transferring a parcel of land from Mt Arthur Coal to neighbouring Malabar Resources as it continues to progress toward a responsible closure of the coal operation in 2030. Around 3,700 hectares of land will be transferred, providing the option for Malabar to seek further value from its existing underground Maxwell operation. The transfer will enable better safety and…