New South Wales’ mines extend from the Hunter Valley coalfields west of Newcastle to the southern coalfields north of Wollongong.
Peabody is the fifth-largest coal producer in Australia. The Australian platform benefits from proximity to higher-growth Asian demand centers.
Peabody has a deep respect for cultural heritage and works closely with local aboriginal communities at a number of Australia mines to protect and restore lands.
The term "ton" refers to short or net tons, equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18 kilograms), while "tonne" refers to metric tons, equal to 2,204.62 pounds (1,000 kilograms).