Peak Downs Mine Continuation project
Project overview*
EIS status | EIS active |
Description | Expansion of open cut metallurgical coal mining footprint at the existing Peak Downs Mine, producing up to 18 million tonnes of product coal per annum for approximately 93 years, for steel production. |
Proponent | BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd (BMA) |
Location/s | Approximately 30 km south-east of Moranbah and 40 km north-west of Dysart. Map |
Local government/s | Isaac Regional Council |
Investment | $2 billion |
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Construction start date | 2026 |
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Have your say
The Coordinator-General has prepared a draft terms of reference (TOR) for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Peak Downs Mine Continuation project.
The draft TOR sets out the matters BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd must address when preparing the EIS.
You are invited to comment on whether the draft TOR adequately covers all the matters BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd must address when preparing the EIS.
The Coordinator-General will consider your comments before finalising the TOR.
Comments close on 9 June 2023.
Read and comment on the draft TOR.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
Date | Activity |
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12 May 2023 to 9 June 2023 | Draft terms of reference ( |
4 May 2023 | Draft terms of reference for EIS approved for release. |
27 January 2023 | Gazettal (![]() |
5 January 2023 | Delegate for the Australian Minister for the Environment and Water determined the project to be a 'controlled action'. |
23 March 2022 | Application, including initial advice statement ( |
Further information
Last updated: 12 May 2023