Mangoola Coal: A cut above the rest
GLENCORE’S Mangoola open cut mine has long been regarded as one of Australia’s major coal mines, a reputation cemented by a unique award-winning trifecta at the 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Its Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) was named overall Australian Mine of the Year, Coal Mine of the Year and also picked up the award for Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety. Mangoola had previously claimed the Mine of the Year accolade in 2013. The greenfield 1800t/h CHPP was delivered by QCC Resources and Downer under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract in 2011, and delivered below budget, ahead of schedule and without any lost-term injuries (LTI). In fact, since commencement in 2011, the operating team has...