Goonyella Riverside mine

Goonyella Riverside is one of five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Goonyella Riverside at a glance

The Goonyella Riverside mine is a part of BMA, the 50:50 joint venture between BHP and Mitsubishi Development.

1982

The mine was opened in 1982.

86

Up to 86 autonomous trucks will operate at the site by early 2022.

1,600

In 2020 we produced enough met coal to produce enough steel to build the Burj Khalifa 1,600 times.

Goonyella Riverside is an open cut coal mine located 30 kilometres north of Moranbah in Queensland's Bowen Basin and is located on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people. Coal is exported on the Goonyella railway line to Hay Point, from where it’s sent to markets worldwide. The Goonyella mine commenced operations in 1971, merging with the adjoining Riverside mine in 1989.

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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At Goonyella, and across BHP, we are working on building a workplace that values our differences.

Sean Milfull General Manager, Goonyella Riverside Mine

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