During this period Peabody also forged an equity partnership with the Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co. , Ltd. and the Australian construction company Thiess Holdings .
In 1962 , Peabody expanded into the Pacific with the opening of mining operations in Queensland , Australia .
During this period Peabody also forged an equity partnership with the Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co. , Ltd. and the Australia construction company Thiess Holdings .
In 1962 , Peabody expanded into the Pacific with the opening of mining operations in Queensland , Australia .