Sydney, 17 October 2007
Xstrata Coal ("Xstrata") today announced it had completed the acquisition of the Anvil Hill asset from Centennial Coal Company ("Centennial"), following receipt of Ministerial approval and the resolution of conditions precedent.
The acquisition of the Anvil Hill Project will add to Xstrata's NSW thermal coal portfolio, with the mine plan envisaging production of up to 10.5Mt of both domestic and export grade thermal coal annually over a 20 year period.
Xstrata will consult with landowners and other affected stakeholders in the coming weeks.
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