Anglo American, the London-listed mining group led by South African executive Duncan Wanblad, is cutting jobs in Australias Bowen Basin and at its Brisbane head office. The move adds to a grim week for Queenslands coal sector after rival BHP also announced large-scale redundancies.
The Isaac Regional Council, which covers the coal-rich Bowen Basin, said about 200 jobs will be affected. Anglo American corporate relations executive Ben Mansour said the cuts are aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of its steelmaking coal operations.
These changes are essential to secure the future of our central Queensland mines, Mansour said. We need to focus on safe, core operations while adjusting to lower coal prices and rising costs. The Grosvenor underground mine near Moranbah, closed since a fire in June 2024, is expected to take the biggest hit, with workers offered redundancies.