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Underground Mining

Continuous miners are used in the development of the underground mines.

Continuous Miners

Crinum Mine uses longwall mining methods.

Longwall Mining

Longwall mining at the BMA Broadmeadow Mine

Longwall Mining

Coal from BMA Crinum Mine is transported to the coal preparation plant by conveyor.

Coal Stacker


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