Supporting Community
There are many ways our mine supports and shares information with the community. Charity and community group support Every year we provide funding to local community groups and sporting associations, schools and charitable organisations through our Community Grants Program. We’re proud of the long-term relationships we’ve built with grass roots organisations such as Mudgee Riding […]
Community Consultative Committee (CCC)
Thanks to our CCC members who share information about our mine with the community and provide community feedback to us. The CCC meets quarterly. Our CCC Members: Minutes of meetings are on our website. New members can apply to join the CCC by emailing kbennetts@peabodyenergy.com. Visit our Community page for more information.
New home for Mudgee Riding for the Disabled
One of the local charities our community grants program has supported over many years is the Mudgee Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). We’ve also funded RDA’s new all-weather Ride-ability Hub for people with disabilities at the Mudgee Showground. The new home for RDA helps secure its future and deliver more classes to more riders. […]
Helping to Pink Up Mudgee
Wilpinjong mine is located in the western coalfields of NSW (40km north-east of Mudgee) and produces a high-quality thermal coal for domestic and export markets. Hear from Wilpinjong locals about the benefits the mine brings to the community and the region. Every October, our employees and contractors help raise funds for Pink Up Mudgee. Thanks […]
Supporting local business and the economy
Mining plays a vital role in the economic prosperity of the Mid Western Region. The sector is the region’s largest employer (19% of the total labour force). It accounts for more than 50% of the value of goods and services produced in the region. Spending by our staff and their families as well by our […]
