Blasting Notifications

Mine blasting notifications in Muswellbrook Shire

  • 27 Jan

    Thiess Mount Pleasant Operation

    There will be a blast at Mount Pleasant Operation on the 27th January between 9am-12pm. Blast timing will be dependent on environmental and operational factors.

  • 27 Jan

    Mangoola Coal

    Mangoola Coal will be conducting blasts on Tuesday the 27th of January 2026, between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Please note this blast will require the closure of Ridgelands Rd for approximately 20 minutes.

  • 28 Jan

    Mangoola Coal

    • Upcoming

    Mangoola Coal will be conducting a blast on Wednesday the 28th of January 2026, between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Please note this blast will require the closure of either Ridgelands Rd, Wybong Rd or Wybong PO Road for approximately 20 minutes, depending on wind conditions as assessed on the morning of the blast.

  • 28 Jan

    BHP

    • Upcoming

    Mt Arthur Nth with be blasting to day Tuesday 28th Jan 2026, blast will be between 11:00am and 4pm depending on weather condition prior to the blast.

  • 28 Jan

    Bengalla Wednesday 28th January 12pm - 2pm

    • Upcoming

    Bengalla Wednesday 28th January 12pm - 2pm. Wybong road will be closed for approximately 20 minutes during blasting.

  • 28 Jan

    Thiess Mt Arthur South

    • Upcoming

    Thiess MAS will be blasting in the Roxburgh pit

  • 29 Jan

    Mangoola Coal

    • Upcoming

    Mangoola Coal will be conducting a blast on Thursday the 29th of January 2026, between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Please note this blast will require the closure of either Ridgelands Rd, Wybong Rd or Wybong PO Road for approximately 20 minutes, depending on wind conditions as assessed on the morning of the blast.

All operations in the Muswellbrook Shire Local Government Area that are permitted to blast will typically have an Environmental Protection Licence.

All complaints should be directed to the relevant operation. Contact the Mining operation directly, or the Environment Protection Authority on 131 555.

All information contained on this page is provided by the entity that it relates to and is for community information only. Information may be subject to change without notice. Muswellbrook Shire Council does not guarantee or give any warranty as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any information provided.