BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance

World Leaders in Coal Mining and Marketing

  • Home
  • About BMA
    • Our Charter
    • Our Business
    • Our Contribution
    • Our History
    • Bowen Basin Road Map
    • Resources and Reserves
  • Our Operations
    • Blackwater
    • Broadmeadow
    • Goonyella Riverside
    • Gregory Crinum
    • Norwich Park
    • Peak Downs
    • Poitrel
    • Saraji
    • South Walker Creek
    • Hay Point Terminal
    • Other Ports
    • Gladstone Operations
    • Map of Operations
  • Sustainable Development
    • Reports
    • Health & Safety at BMA
      • Standard Operating Procedures
      • Risk Control
      • Wide Load Freight
    • Environment Management
    • Climate Change
    • BMA and the Community
      • Our Communities
      • Our Community Investment
      • Matched Giving
  • Growth Projects
    • Newsletters & Fact Sheets
    • Daunia
    • Caval Ridge
  • Photo Gallery
    • Truck and Shovel Operations
    • Dragline Operations
    • Coal Loading in Pits
    • Underground Mining
    • Coal Stockpiles
    • People at Work
    • Rehabilitation
    • Shipping and Transport
  • News & Publications
    • Publications
    • Speeches & Presentations
    • Media Releases
    • BMAG Online
    • Day at the Park
  • Education
    • Glossary
  • Useful Links
  • Careers

Truck and Shovel Operations

Truck and shovel operations are used to remove the upper layers of overburden.

Truck and Shovel Operations

The electric shovels scoop up the material loosened by blasting and place it in large trucks.

Truck and Shovel Operations

The trucks transport the overburden to an area which was previously mined.

Truck and Shovel Operations

After the overburden is dumped, the truck returns for another load.

Truck and Shovel Operations


  • About This Site
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us