The Curragh complex, spanning an approved operational area of 25,584 hectares, has seen approximately 35% of its land impacted by mining activities. Given the evolving nature of coal mining operations, land disturbance remains necessary each year to access reserves and construct essential infrastructure. Recognising this, Coronado has long prioritised progressive rehabilitation as a core component of its environmental stewardship.
Since 1988, progressive rehabilitation efforts have been a key part of operations at Curragh. By 2024, nearly 1,984 hectares of land had been successfully rehabilitated. These efforts not only restore land but also play a vital role in managing environmental impact, regulatory compliance, and long-term closure planning.
Progressive rehabilitation is integral to modern mining practices, offering numerous benefits: it reduces erosion and water contamination risks, enhances landscape stability, ensures smoother transitions to mine closure, and aligns with evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations. The approach also helps avoid the financial and operational pressures associated with large-scale end-of-mine rehabilitation.
To support long-term success, Coronado has a structured and accountable rehabilitation framework. Under this framework, the 2025–2026 rehabilitation program aims to complete 200 hectares to seeded status. Early progress has already been made and halfway through the first year, 61 hectares have been reshaped, 28 hectares topsoiled, and 39 hectares successfully seeded, demonstrating a strong start and renewed momentum toward achieving the full rehabilitation target.
