It is south of the town of Blackwater in Stewarton, Central Highlands Region.
The remaining Life Of Mine production is expected to be greater than 50 years.
[6] In 2007, a new coal handling preparation allowed for a significant increase in production.
[5] In August 2022, BHP sought federal approval for a new mine, an extension of the Blackwater mine, but named Blackwater South, to run until 2112, 90 years hence.
[2] In October 2023 Whitehaven Coal has executed definitive sale agreements with BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd (together, BMA) to acquire 100% of both the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in Queensland, Australia, for an aggregate consideration of $3.2 billion.