Quick Answer
South Walker Creek Mine is an open-cut coking coal operation in the northern Bowen Basin, operated by Stanmore Resources after its acquisition of BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) in 2022. Key facts:
- Operator: Stanmore Resources
- Location: ~130km south-west of Mackay, near Nebo, QLD
- Product: hard coking coal (PCI/HCC) for export via Hay Point / Dalrymple Bay
- Formerly part of BHP Mitsui Coal — transferred to Stanmore in 2022
- Workforce: Stanmore employees + contractor base for HME, drill/blast, CHPP and shutdowns
Where South Walker Creek is located
South Walker Creek is around 130km south-west of Mackay in the northern Bowen Basin, near Nebo, QLD. It sits in the Isaac Regional Council area.
Operator: Stanmore Resources
South Walker Creek is operated by Stanmore Resources, which acquired BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) — including South Walker Creek and Poitrel — from BHP in 2022. It sits alongside Stanmore's Poitrel, Isaac Plains and Millennium operations.
What South Walker Creek produces
South Walker Creek produces hard coking coal (including PCI-grade coal) for export to Asian steel mills. Coal is processed on-site and railed via the Goonyella rail system to Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay coal terminals.
Workforce and camp
South Walker Creek's workforce is a mix of Stanmore employees and contractors, with camp accommodation on-site and additional DIDO workers from Nebo, Moranbah and Mackay.
Contractor access at South Walker Creek
Contractors need Stanmore prequalification (typically Avetta / Rapid Global / Cm3), Stanmore-specific generic + site-specific inductions, current standard 11, coal board medical and role-relevant tickets.
Typical contractor scopes
Regular contractor scopes include HME maintenance and major-component change-outs, drill and blast, tyres, CHPP maintenance, civil earthworks, dewatering and shutdown campaigns.
Related reading: Stanmore Resources contractor guide · BMA contractor guide · Hail Creek Mine guide · Peabody Energy guide · Bowen Basin mines map.
