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Breaking: Anglo American sells central Qld coal mines to UK company

ABC Australia · May 18, 2026, 6:27 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The sale includes five steelmaking coal mines in central Queensland.
  • The sale to Dhilmar Ltd includes Anglo's interests in Moranbah North and Grosvenor Mines, Capcoal, Roper Creek, Dawson South and Theodore South joint ventures.
  • It also includes the town of Middlemount where the company provides housing, a shopping centre, childcare and a medical centre.

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The sale includes five steelmaking coal mines in central Queensland. (ABC Capricornia: Aaron Kelly)

Link copied Share Share article Anglo American says it has sold its five steelmaking coal mines in central Queensland to a United Kingdom mining company for up to $5.43 billion.

The sale to Dhilmar Ltd includes Anglo's interests in Moranbah North and Grosvenor Mines, Capcoal, Roper Creek, Dawson South and Theodore South joint ventures.

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