Quick Answer
Burton Coal Mine is a coking coal operation near Glenden in the northern Bowen Basin, with a long history across several operators. Key facts:
- Location: ~150km west of Mackay, near Glenden, QLD
- Historical operators: Peabody Energy, then Lenton Joint Venture, then subsequent buyers
- Product: hard coking coal for steelmaking
- The mine has moved in and out of care and maintenance depending on coal prices
- Sits within the Bowen Basin coking coal belt alongside Newlands, Suttor Creek and Hail Creek
Where Burton Coal Mine is located
Burton is around 150km west of Mackay, near the town of Glenden in Queensland's Isaac Regional Council area. It sits in the northern Bowen Basin, close to other coking coal operations like Newlands and Hail Creek.
Burton's ownership history
Burton was originally developed and operated by Peabody Energy, then became part of the Lenton Joint Venture, and has since moved between operators. Ownership has changed hands multiple times as coking coal prices and portfolio strategies have shifted.
What Burton produces
Burton produces hard coking coal, primarily for export to Asian steel mills. Coal is processed on-site and railed via the Newlands rail system to Abbot Point Coal Terminal for export.
Care and maintenance history
Burton has spent periods in care and maintenance depending on coking coal prices. Contractors watching Burton should track ASX and QLD Government announcements around restart activities, workforce ramp-up and shutdown scopes.
Workforce and camp
Burton draws workers primarily from Glenden, Nebo, Moranbah and Mackay, with camp accommodation available at nearby villages when the mine is at full production.
Contractor access
Contractor access depends on the current operator. Prequalification typically runs through Avetta / Rapid Global / Cm3, plus operator-specific onboarding, standard 11, coal board medical and role-relevant tickets.
Related reading: Blackwater Mine guide · Bowen Basin mines map · Peabody Energy guide · Hail Creek Mine guide · Oaky Creek Coal Mine guide.
