Moolarben Coal
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    Mining, Minerals & Metals
    e Moolarben Coal Complex is situated within the Western Coalfields of NSW, within the Mid-Western Regional Council (MWRC) Local Government Area. Moolarben Coal is located near the village of Ulan, approximately 45 kilometres north-east of Mudgee and 25 kilometres east of Gulgong, as shown in the locality plan (422KB).The Moolarben Coal Complex covers an area of about 11,000ha (110 sq km).Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd is the operator of the Moolarben Coal Complex on behalf of the Joint Venture (JV). The JV partners are YanCoal Australia Pty Ltd (80%), Kores Australia Moolarben Coal Pty Ltd (10%), and Sojitz Moolarben Resources Pty Ltd (10%).Moolarben Coal is currently operating Open Cut 1 and 2 (OC1 and OC2)mining operation in accordance with the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117)granted by the Minister for Planning on 6 September 2007. Coal mining in OC1commenced in May 2010, following a successful construction and commissioning phase in 2009.The Stage 1 Project Approval allows for three open cut mines (OC1, OC2and OC3), one under ground mine (UG4), a coal handling and preparation plant(CHPP), raw and product coal stockpiles, a rail loop and rail loader and office and workshop support facilities.Stage 2 Major Project Approvals was granted on the 30January2015 and includes one open cut (OC4) and two underground mines (UG1 and UG2)and some additional infrastructure which would operate in conjunction with, and utilise, the approved Stage 1 infrastructure.At full production, the Moolarben Coal Complex will have the capacity to produce 17 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of ROM coal and employ approximately 450 personnel.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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    Employees at Moolarben Coal appreciated the good team culture and great colleagues they worked with, as well as the job security and good roster offered by the company. The close proximity to home and country mentality were also seen as positives.

    However, there were some potential challenges, such as concerns about new management and their management style, limited opportunities for career development, old machinery that could be upgraded, and the long days and night shifts that some employees found challenging.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Operator
    Nov 2023
    Mudgee NSW 28505 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    New Management talk new culture, but this new culture is only for a select few workers
    The good thingsClose to home good work mates
    The challengesHR team and New Management
    3.0
    Mine Surveyor
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A good place to gain valuable experience
    The good thingsGood Roster, Health insurance subsidy.
    The challengesLong days, remote location, management not particularly flexible.
    1.0
    coal deputy
    Mar 2020
    not very good - would not go back
    The good thingsgood team culture, with good standards
    The challengesold machinery, and a very impersonnel operator
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