RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee MN-001 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 5 October 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee MN-001:Australasian Institute of Mining and MetallurgyAustralian Coal Industry Reference SamplesAustralian Coal Preparation SocietyAustralian Energy CouncilCoalfield Geology Council of NSWCSIRODepartment of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD)Minerals Council of AustraliaNational Association of Testing Authorities AustraliaThe University of New South WalesThe University of QueenslandUniversity of Newcastle