Xstrata resumes some operations at Australia coal mines

PERTH, Wed Feb 2, 2011 10:11pm EST

PERTH Feb 3 (Reuters) - Xstrata said on Thursday that it has resumed operations at its Newlands coal mine, which was shut Wednesday night due to Cyclone Yasi, and is preparing to resume operations at its Collinsville coal mine where the cyclone knocked out power.
Collinsville mine will resume operations as soon as power is restored, an Xstrata spokesman said.
Abbot Point Coal Terminal, which is operated by Xstrata, was also affected by the power outage. (Reporting by Rebekah Kebede; Editing by Ed Davies,sourced:reuters)