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References
- ↑ Mt Arthur, New South Wales BHP
- ↑ BHP Billiton confirms intention to sell Hunter Valley's Mt Arthur mine Daily Telegraph 18 August 2020
- ↑ BHP announces plans to close NSW's largest coal mine at Mt Arthur by 2030 ABC News 16 June 2022
- ↑ BHP retains Mt Arthur coal mine, plans earlier closure as buyers walk Australian Financial Review 16 June 2022
- ↑ Mount Arthur Coal Project Thiess
- ↑ Aurizon Extends NSW Coal Haulage Agreement Aurizon 14 March 2016
- ↑ Aurizon nets long term extension for BHP's Mt Arthur coal Rail Express 16 March 2016
- ↑ BHP ends domestic thermal coal sales Australian Financial Review 24 September 2020
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