GRIFFIN Coal has again failed to make a $1.5 million superannuation payment after missing a commitment to resolve the debt on Friday.
Griffin missed the initial July 28 deadline with operations manager Graham Cleggett saying the company's inability to resolve the debt was a result of the challenges facing the industry.
"It will be paid in the very near future," he said.
Mr Cleggett declined to comment on claims a number of trade creditors had stopped supplying the company over failures to pay bills.
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) mining and energy division WA secretary Gary Wood said the inability to make the superannuation payment was worrying.
"Our concern at the moment is for payments of wages and for Griffin to put in place a plan to pay the outstanding super," Mr Wood said.
"We want some commitments given that the super will be covered and fortnightly wages aren't hindered by a lack of cash flow.
"They were hoping to refinance by Friday and that didn't come through. It is a concern for the union."
Mr Wood said it was positive the debt with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) had been resolved but was critical of owner Lanco's priorities.
"They're going through some debt refinancing. We need to keep the mine operational but there comes a point where enough is enough and we'll do what we can to ensure future employment," he said.
"If that means demanding to talk to the hierarchy from India, we'll do what we have to do to have them attend and address the site.
"They have to focus on saving the company in the short term rather than grandiose plans for 20 million tonnes in the future."
Wind-up action from the ATO over a $13.9 million unpaid tax bill was dismissed last week after Griffin made payment.