Premier Coal
Premier Coal has a proud history of mining in WA’s Collie Coal Basin, in the South West region, stretching back more than 75 years.
Premier is Western Australia’s largest coal producer
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About Premier Coal
Premier Coal operates a major open cut coal mine in Collie, Western Australia, primarily providing power generation fuel for the State’s south-west integrated electricity grid. Yancoal manages the Premier Coal operation on behalf of its majority shareholder Yankuang Energy Group Company Limted (Yankuang Energy).
Based near Collie, a town of over 9,000 people, Premier Coal is an important contributor to the local economy providing employment for over 500 people and supporting a wide range of regional industries and community-based activities.
Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Premier comprises open-cut areas and provides resources to a range of domestic markets.
Operations Manager
Braedon Gaske
Community
Discover our community
Premier Coal is committed to being a valued and welcomed member of the Collie and Southwest community. In addition to providing economic value through royalties, taxes, employment and local business spend, Premier Coal supports a wide range of community activities and maintains a high-level of community engagement.
Community Support Program
The Premier Coal Community Support Program offers grants and in-kind support for projects that enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the local community. Applications are considered once a year by a committee of community and workforce representatives.
Premier Coal Community Support Program Application Form
Premier is proud of its contribution to date, including Lake Kepwari, a former open cut mining area that has been successfully rehabilitated and handed back to the Collie community by Premier Coal.
Contact us
We’re here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Office
- Premier Coal
- Premier Road
- Collie 6225
- Western Australia
Our Mailing Address
- PO Box 21
- Collie 6225
- Western Australia
Phone
- (08) 9780 2222
