The New Oakleigh Mine was a thermal coal mine in the Moreton Basin. The mine was located north of Rosewood in South East Queensland, Australia. It was one of two operating mines in an area with a rich coal mining history.

Thermal coal was extracted from the open pit by trucks, excavators and front-end loaders.

New Oakleigh Mine

Mining operations began at the site in 1948.

New Oakleigh Mine

New Hope Coal the owners of the mine, were to cease operations sometime around 2009. However mining activity continued through to 2013 due to higher prices for coal. The mine was officially closed on 25 January 2013.

New Oakleigh Mine

See also

Coal Mining in Australia

Jeebropilly Mine

References

Coal mines in Queensland

Surface mines in Australia

South East Queensland

Rosewood, Queensland

1948 establishments in Australia

2013 disestablishments in Australia