BHP’s BMA production decreased by 9% to 29 million tonne, 58 million tonne on 100% basis. Significant wet weather impacts across most BMA operations and labour constraints, including COVID-19 related absenteeism which impacted stripping and mine productivity, more than offset record production at the Broadmeadow mine. Following the automation of Daunia's truck fleet in November 2021, the automation of Goonyella's pre-strip truck fleet was completed in March 2022 with the Goonyella coal truck fleet expected to be fully autonomous by the end of the December 2022 quarter. Production for the 2023 financial year is expected to be between 29-32 million tonne, 58-64 million tonne on a 100% basis. A long wall move at Broadmeadow mine is scheduled for the September 2022 quarter.The divestment of BHP’s interest in BMC was completed on 3 May 2022 and BMC volumes are no longer included in metallurgical coal volumes.NSWEC thermal coal production decreased by 4% to 14 million tonne, reflecting lower volumes due to an increased proportion of washed coal to capitalise on higher margins for higher quality coals, COVID-19 related labour constraints which impacted stripping performance and mine productivity, and wet weather. Production for the 2023 financial year is expected to be between 13-15 million tonne reflecting a continued focus on higher quality coals.
BHP’s BMA production decreased by 9% to 29 million tonne, 58 million tonne on 100% basis. Significant wet weather impacts across most BMA operations and labour constraints, including COVID-19 related absenteeism which impacted stripping and mine productivity, more than offset record production at the Broadmeadow mine. Following the automation of Daunia's truck fleet in November 2021, the automation of Goonyella's pre-strip truck fleet was completed in March 2022 with the Goonyella coal truck fleet expected to be fully autonomous by the end of the December 2022 quarter. Production for the 2023 financial year is expected to be between 29-32 million tonne, 58-64 million tonne on a 100% basis. A long wall move at Broadmeadow mine is scheduled for the September 2022 quarter.The divestment of BHP’s interest in BMC was completed on 3 May 2022 and BMC volumes are no longer included in metallurgical coal volumes.NSWEC thermal coal production decreased by 4% to 14 million tonne, reflecting lower volumes due to an increased proportion of washed coal to capitalise on higher margins for higher quality coals, COVID-19 related labour constraints which impacted stripping performance and mine productivity, and wet weather. Production for the 2023 financial year is expected to be between 13-15 million tonne reflecting a continued focus on higher quality coals.
