Whitehaven closes Sunnyside thermal mine

摘要

Australian-quoted whitehaven coal has joined the growing industry cutback trend, closing its 0.4mt/yr Sunnyside thermal coal mine in New South Wales, citing the 'continued decline in global coal prices.' But the company will replace output by expanding its Werris Creek mine from the current planned rate of 2.0mt/yr to 2.5mt/yr. A statement said Werris Creek was the company's lowest cost mine and produces 'superior quality' coal to Sunnyside.