Ashton

Ashton Coal Operations Limited includes an underground coal mine, a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, a rail siding and an open cut mine that has now been completed.

Ashton is located 14km northwest of Singleton in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.

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About Ashton Coal

Located in the Upper Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, the Ashton underground mine is one of the oldest mines within New South Wales, operating for nearly 100 years. The mine produces semi-soft coking coal for export through the Port of Newcastle.

Ashton’s Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) produces high quality semi-soft coal for use in the steel manufacturing industry and thermal coal for use in power generation.

Operations Manager

Michael Bartlett

Community

Discover our community

Yancoal is proud to be part of the community. We are proud to make important contributions through our Community Support Program. 

This Program is one of the ways we make a positive difference in the areas we operate, investing in community initiatives related to health, social and community, environment and education and training.

For more information, please email 
Ashton.Environment&Community@yancoal.com.au 
or contact the Community Information line on 1800 657 639.

Contact us

We’re here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Site Address

Postal Address

Telephone

Environment and Community Response Line

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