The main objective of this chapter is to provide a discussion on the area of study area, which is
New Denmark Colliery (NDC), an Anglo American Thermal Coal (AATC) operation. This chapter
outlines the following aspects of AATC: general company background, energy consumption and
strategy. The second part of the chapter takes a look at the mining operation which is the area
of study, NDC. It defines the mine background and general information; structure of the mine;
supply of the electricity to the mine; shafts, mining methods and equipment; relationship
between the mine and power station; type of electricity account used; supply, transmission
and distribution of electricity; and electricity demand profile of the mine.