Tasmanian coal is relatively high in ash content which makes it unsuitable for export, although it is satisfactory for local industry. Run-of-mine coal is raw coal that has been mined and not yet processed (washed and separated) by the mine’s washplant.

PRODUCTION OF FUEL MINERALS, Tasmania
	Units	2002-03	2003-04
Coal (run of mine)	tonnes	545,978	481,914
Coal (washed)	tonnes	359,801	349,283
Source: Mineral Resources Tasmania, Annual Review 2003-04.

Coal is produced by the Cornwall Coal Company out of three sites: the Duncan Colliery in the Fingal Valley; Cullenswood open cut, near St Marys; and Kimbolton Coal at Hamilton. Coal production for these mines totalled 504,674 tonnes in 2003-04. A total of 61 people were employed in mining, processing and administration, with a further 17 contractors employed in open-cut operations and raw coal transport.

CORNWALL COAL COMPANY - MINES - 2003-04
	Units
Production,
- Duncan Colliery	tonnes	436,736
- Cullenswood open cut	tonnes	15,192
- Kimbolton Coal - Total	tonnes tonnes	52,746 504,674
Employment
- Employees	no.	61
- Contractors	no.	17
- Total	no.	78
Capital expenditure	$m	2.9
Source: Mineral Resources, Tasmania, Annual Review 2003-04.

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