Meandu Mine
MEANDU MINE
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Meandu Mine King 2 East Project (EPBC ref. 2021/8999)
Publication of Preliminary Documentation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95A (3) of the EPBC Act. TEC Coal Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanwell Corporation Limited (Stanwell), will increase the approved surface rights area within the existing Meandu Mine Mining Lease (ML) 6674 by an additional 186 hectares (ha) to allow for the progression of the King 2 East (K2E) pit to the east and associated infrastructure. The K2E Project is located at Meandu Mine, an open cut coal mine, which is operated for the purpose of supplying thermal coal to the adjacent Tarong and Tarong North power stations, located in Tarong, Queensland.
The proposed action is a “controlled action” under the EPBC Act due to the likelihood of significant impacts on matters of national environmental significance, namely listed threatened species and communities protected under Section 18 and 18A, Part 3 of the EPBC Act. The relevant protected matter under this controlling provision is the Black-breasted Button-quail (Turnix melanogaster).
Preliminary Documentation will be on public display from Thursday 4 September 2025 at the following locations:
Yarraman Library – Corner of Toomey and, Douglas Street, Yarraman, QLD 4614
Nanango Library – 48 Drayton Street Nanango, QLD 4615
State Library of Queensland – Stanley Place, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
The documents can also be viewed and feedback provided online at www.stanwell.com/Meandu-mine
Interested persons and organisations are invited to comment in writing on the Preliminary Documentation by 5pm, Wednesday 17 September 2025.
Written submissions can be lodged online, emailed to King2East@stanwell.com or posted to: Stanwell Corporation Limited: King 2 East Project, Level 2, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000, QLD.
Have your say by 5pm, Wednesday 17 September 2025.
For further information, or if you require translation or support services to access the documentation, please contact Stanwell for assistance on (+61) 0456 611 933.
- Invitation for Public Comment - Meandu Mine King 2 East Project (EPBC ref. 2021-8999)
- Request for further information (PD) - Meandu Mine 2021-8999
- TEC Coal Pty Ltd Meandu Mine K2E Project MNES (Preliminary Documentation) Assessment Report EPBC 2021-8999
- Meandu Mine King 2 East Project (EPBC Number: 2021/8999) Referral Documentation
Annual capacity 7.6 Million tonnes
Supply expectancy 2037
Commissioned 1983
Overview
Meandu Mine is located 25 km south-east of Kingaroy in Queensland’s South Burnett region. It supplies coal exclusively to the adjacent Tarong power stations.
Work first began at Meandu in 1978, following the Queensland Government’s decision to construct Tarong Power Station. Regular coal deliveries commenced in 1984, and Stanwell assumed ownership of the mine from Tarong Energy in July 2011.
Download the latest Meandu Mine fact sheet here
Mine extension plans
The proposed King 2 East (K2E) Project will ensure an ongoing, secure supply of coal for the Tarong power stations, helping Stanwell maintain reliable electricity generation for Queensland.
The project will expand Meandu Mine’s surface rights area by approximately 187 hectares – a 7% increase in total operational land area – all within the current mining lease boundary.
Stanwell is progressing regulatory approvals with the goal of commencing mining in the K2E Project area in 2026.
Technical details
Meandu Mine currently operates four working pits and is managed by contract miner BUMA under stringent safety and environmental conditions.
Coal is extracted from three gently dipping seams, ranging from 2 to 20 metres thick, with the two principal seams located at depths of approximately 30 and 60 metres.
A 1.5 kilometre conveyor delivers coal directly to Tarong Power Station, improving transport efficiency and reliability.
Originally, the mine was expected to supply coal for up to 25 years. However, further exploration has identified more economically recoverable reserves, providing a secure fuel source for the Tarong power stations through to at least 2035. Read more about the King 2 East expansion plans below.
Progressive rehabilitation
Progressive rehabilitation has been a core part of Meandu Mine’s operations since the outset. This approach limits the area of active disturbance and enables land to be returned to productive post-mining use in a timely way.
The site’s rehabilitation work is well regarded across public, private and academic sectors.
Stanwell’s Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP) for Meandu was approved by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science in January 2024. Developed in consultation with the community, the PRCP includes post-mining land uses such as cattle grazing and water storage.
Since 2008, ash by-products from the Tarong power stations have been safely deposited into a void at Meandu Mine via an overland pipeline. This solution eliminates the need to source other fill for rehabilitation, supporting a more efficient and circular approach to land use.
OPERATIONS PARTNER
BUMA Australia operates the Meandu Mine on behalf of Stanwell. Read more about their commitments and approach to business.
BUMA AustraliaMeet Andrew Toms
GENERAL MANAGER MINING
Andrew Toms joined Stanwell in 2022 as General Manager Mining. He brings extensive leadership experience across open-cut coal mining operations, having held both operational and technical roles.
Before joining Stanwell, Andrew was Mining Manager at Coronado’s Curragh Mine, and previously held roles with Glencore and Anglo American.
Meet John Carey
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER: SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
With over 17 years of service at Stanwell and prior experience in local government and the finance sector, John brings deep cross sector expertise and skills to leadership of the southern Queensland stakeholder engagement team.
He is experienced in building authentic and genuine relationships with diverse stakeholders with a strong focus on engaging Traditional Owners and First Nations communities in ways that honour culture and support shared goals.
An active local champion, John is also Deputy Chair of Red Earth Community Foundation and a South Burnett representative for Regional Development Australia.
Contact John and the team via email:
Contact Stakeholder Engagement for Southern Queensland
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