Anglo has been forced to accelerate its restructuring after successfully holding off a bid from BHP, the world’s biggest miner.
One of the standout commodity stories so far this year has been China's demand for thermal coal, with the world's largest importer seeing record shipments.
Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10% of its total area of 4,300 hectares.
The strategy could help the industry qualify for US government subsidies.