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DRA to study new Bowen Basin coal project

Australian coal development company Vitrinite has awarded the concept and feasibility studies for its Vulcan mine complex in Queensland’s Bowen Basin to diversified engineering group DRA Global

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The Vulcan mine complex is located on the Collinsville shelf on the central-western margin of the Bowen Basin

The Vulcan mine complex is located on the Collinsville shelf on the central-western margin of the Bowen Basin

DRA's subsidiary DRA Pacific will be in charge of the coal-handling preparation plant (CHPP) design and completion of associated initiatives to advance the project towards an investment decision.

Vitrinite, which acquired the Vulcan asset last year in September, said the mine complex contained multiple target coal seams with "premium hard coking coal properties". It's also situated close to already operating mines, existing infrastructure and proven economic resources.

Vitrinite founder and managing director Nick Williams said the company chose DRA for these studies due to its strong coal expertise in the local area. To date, DRA has undertaken more than 400 coal studies and projects around the world.

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