Sept. 1 (Reuters) - Wollongong Coal Ltd WLC.AX :
* Operational changes at russell vale colliery WLC.AX
* Says mining operations at the russell vale colliery will be suspended and placed into `care and maintenance'
* Operational changes at russell vale colliery will result in a reduction of the workforce by approximately 80 employees
* Says will continue to seek approval for the uep at the Russell Vale Colliery
* Says a small team will be retained to undertake care and maintenance activities
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