BHP Billiton brings mines back online after Cyclone Debbie

Coal mines across Queensland's Bowen Basin are ramping up production after cyclone Debbie sent flooding rains across the region last week.

(File Image) Crews are returning to work at BHP Billiton's Queensland coal mines following closures caused by heavy rain after Cyclone Debbie. Source: AAP

BHP Billiton says crews are returning to work at its Queensland coal mines after heavy rain from cyclone Debbie shut down operations last week.

The global mining company says all its mines across the Bowen Basin are resuming operations after rain from the huge storm affected access, power and services.

Freight train operator Aurizon's extensive coal haulage network remains shut down in the area and BHP Billiton it will "seek to manage" access to ports and shipments to customers as the situation progresses.

The Hay Point terminal is ready to receive coal, the company said.

BHP Billiton said it has committed $250,000 to the Salvation Army for disaster relief work.