WHITEHAVEN Coal has warned its production will be hit by a 400,000 tonne shortfall in the second half of the year following adverse weather and mine scheduling issues.
In a market update yesterday the NSW miner said abnormally heavy rainfall in February had caused widespread flooding that closed roads, prevented employees from reaching the mines and halted the transport of coal from the Gunnedah coal handling and preparation plant.
"Approximately two full weeks of production (were) lost as a result of restricted access to the mines, accumulation of water in the pits and disruptions to operations from continuing rain," the company said.
"In addition, the need for ongoing pit dewatering constrained coal production for a further period following the restart of mining.
The Australian
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