Coal Industry
Coal has had a long history in the Hunter and in the Muswellbrook Shire coal mining has been part of its make up since the late 1800's. initially underground mining was the norm in the shire but as technology has increased, more and more open cut mines have been established.
The underground mines are:
Muswellbrook Coal Company Dartbrook Coal Company The open cut mines are:
Muswellbrook Coal Company Bayswater Colliery Company Drayton Coal Bengalla Mining Company Coal mining has ensured that many residents of the shire have, or are working on the mines. Mining within the Shire of Muswellbrook employs 16.4%* of the total workforce. The coal mines are now looking to outside companies to do many tasks on site that used to be done by mine employees; many people are now working for these companies that support the mines in the entire Upper Hunter and beyond.
*Figures were extracted from the Hunter Valley Research Foundation's Upper Hunter Economic Profile June 1999.
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