Appin Mine, owned and operated by Illawarra Coal, is an underground metallurgical coal mine. The mine encompasses Appin East, which features a raw coal stockpile capacity of up to 50,000 tonnes.
Appin Coal Mine - South32
South 32
Wollongong, NSW
2016-2020
Extensive geotechnical review and ongoing coverage including daily underground site visits were undertaken on the East and Western (historical workings) to adhere to the mine’s ongoing high standards on design compliance and mine safety.
JDK provided ongoing geotechnical and geological staff to the mine site through 2021 to 2023 coverage to ensure the daily requirements of the technical services department are met throughout the project’s remaining production years.
JDK's management team was responsible for the acquisition and delivery of ongoing Geotechnical and Geological coverage of up to five staff on-site and off-site.
JDK’s Rock Engineering Team was involved in providing extensive geotechnical expertise toward the interpretation of the current and forecasted conditions. JDK employs industry best practices to manage, control, and prevent underground risk during production and maintenance. All work by the JDK Team was completed safely, within budget, and on time while meeting the requirements of the mine's design and OMS standards.