Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Genesis Energy has struck a two-year deal with New Zealand mining company BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of coal to its Huntly Power Station.

The deal equates to BT Mining providing 10,000 tonnes of coal a month to Huntly, which supports the hydro-dominated electricity system.

BT Mining chief executive Richard Tacon explained how this deal will boost the local economy.

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