Caval Ridge mine

Caval Ridge is one of five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Caval Ridge at a glance

The Caval Ridge coal mine is a part of BMA, the 50:50 joint venture between BHP and Mitsubishi Development.

2014

Caval Ridge was opened in 2014.

3,583 kt

Steelmaking coal produced in FY2026

750 Kg

It takes around 750 kilograms of steelmaking coal to make one tonne of steel.

Steelmaking coal

Steelmaking coal, sometimes referred to as coking coal is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the Earth’s crust.

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Caval Ridge Blast

Caval Ridge sets world record for largest electronic blast

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Caval Ridge Mine in the Bowen Basin now holds the title of the world’s largest electronic blast completed using Dyno Nobel DigiShot technology.

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