Wesfarmers Premier Coal is a part of the Wesfarmers Energy Group of Wesfarmers Limited. Premier Coal operates a major open cut coal mine in Collie, Western Australia, and provides nearly 50% of the fuel for the States' south-west integrated electricity grid. Based near Collie, a town of over 9,000 people, Premier Coal is an important contributor to the local economy providing employment for nearly 300 people and supporting a wide range of regional industries and community-based activities.

Premier Coal's proud mining history started in 1950 as Western Collieries and since that time the company has supplied nearly 75 million tonnes of coal. Operating both open cut and underground mines for many years, the Premier operation is now one consolidated open cut mine with reserves to operate beyond 2100.

This new, state-of-the-art mine is building a strong future in energy supply for Western Australians. With a vision to produce over five million tonnes per year by 2007, the company is committed to producing coal in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

Building this future will maximise employment opportunities while securing the cheapest and most reliable source of energy for electricity generation.