While the raw cement is distributed statewide and used to cement fill in west coast underground mines, the bulk is shipped out of Devonport to mainland Australia. Coal is used by Goliath to produce the large quantities of heat required to produce the cement. Bituminous coal is mined by the Cornwall Coal Company at the Blackwood underground colliery near Fingal and Huntsman open cut on the northern slopes of Mt. Nicholas. It is cleaned at a washery in Fingal, then distributed by rail. Other than for cement, coal is used to produce steam in such industries as Cadbury, the laundry at the Royal Derwent Hospital, the Cascade Brewery in Hobart, Edgell's processed food company in Ulverstone and the paper mills at Boyer and in Burnie.
Total production is limited to providing the local market which is small by mainland standards.
Numerous supply companies provide much needed services and supplies to the industry. Most notable of these is Caterpillar-Elphinstone, a world renowned company based in Burnie that designs, constructs and distributes underground mine machinery. Similarly, Atlas Copco provide specialist mine equipment to Tasmanian mines. Of the many and varied services supplied to the mines, environmental consultancy and management is integral to any operation. The rugged landscape, unpolluted waterways and rich diversity of fauna and flora in Tasmania, combined with a commitment by the industry to best practice environmental management, ensure minimal visual, physical and social impact of company operations.