Illawarra Metallurgical Coal Vice President of Operations, Jason Economidis, said: “Over the past 12 months we have made good progress improving the systems, processes and frameworks that will underpin the mine’s future performance.”

“The completion of the agreement is a positive result that will help us to ensure the safe and stable operation of the Appin Mine as we work towards a return to historical levels of production.”

The agreement will now be lodged with the Fair Work Commission and will commence seven days after its approval.