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BMA
The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) owns and operates seven Bowen Basin mines – Goonyella Riverside, Broadmeadow, Peak Downs, Saraji, Norwich Park, Gregory Crinum and Blackwater – and the Hay Point terminal near Mackay. With the exception of the Crinum and Broadmeadow underground longwall operations, our mines are open-cut, using dragline and truck/shovel fleets for overburden removal. The coal-rich Bowen Basin of Central Queensland covers an area of 75,000km² of Permian Age marine and freshwater sediments and with thousands of employees living and working within this area, we have a proud history in the mining communities of Central Queensland. BMA works in a number of ways to deliver on our commitments and ensure we operate as a socially responsible corporate citizen and we actively contribute to the wellbeing of our communities by working with them to:

• Create value through projects which deliver ongoing and long term outcomes
• Develop initiatives which contribute to safe, healthy, skilled and vibrant communities
• Provide attractive lifestyle options for our workforce

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PORTFOLIO PROJECTS / EMERALD LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY
Portfolio Projects focuses on acquiring, designing and project-managing residential estates and integrated housing within key urban growth areas of Queensland and northern New South Wales. Having successfully developed the prestigious Vines estate in 2006, Portfolio Projects has returned to Emerald in response to a critical local demand for affordable housing. Situated on elevated land in Emerald’s south-eastern growth corridor, with easy access to new shopping centres, the airport and a range of schooling opportunities, Maranda Heights contains 400 lots built around almost one hectare of parkland. Having formed a successful working relationship with Emerald Land and Cattle Company in the marketing and sale of The Vines, Portfolio has confidently entrusted Maranda Heights to the same reputable local business. The experience and commitment to excellence of both companies have resulted in the ongoing provision of quality, affordable housing opportunities to the people of the Central Highlands.

WESFARMERS CURRAGH
Curragh Mine is operated by Wesfarmers Curragh Pty Ltd and covers an area of approximately 12,600 hectares in the coal-rich Bowen Basin of Central Queensland – 14 kilometres north-west of Blackwater and approximately 200 kilometres west of Rockhampton. One of Australia’s largest independent coal producers, Curragh currently produces 6.5 million tonnes of export coal and 2.5 million tonnes of domestic coal per year. Open cut reserves at Curragh allow production levels to be maintained to at least 2025, sustaining an efficient mining operation whilst providing a reliable supply for customers and an acceptable return on our shareholders’ investments.

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