Whitehaven Coal Limited

Whitehaven Coal Limited is engaged in the development and operation of coal mines in New South Wales. During the fiscal year ended 30 June 2008 (fiscal 2008), Whitehaven Coal Limited completed the acquisition of Creek Resources Pty Ltd, resulting in it holding a 100% interest in the Werris Creek coal mine, and was granted development approval for the Narrabri project and the Rocglen project. The mining lease for Narrabri was granted in January 2008.