Narrabri coal mining boom - despite 'dirty coal' debate

Whitehaven's A$350 million development of the Narrabri mine is due to begin first output in the middle of this year as coal prices soar in Asia
The Narrabri coal mine is set to produce about 700,000 metric tons a year in its initial production stage, rising to a planned 6 million tons in mid-2011. First-stage construction is almost complete, the company said last month.
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