News Mine to extend life by decades with EPBC 16/03/2024 Facebook BMA's Blackwater mine, soon to be in the hands of Whitehaven coal, could produce coal for another 60 years if Commonwealth approval is forthcoming. Di Stanley BMA is seeking State and Federal approvals to extend the life of its Blackwater mine by 6o years. The Blackwater […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password