A new, extinct species has been discovered in a Thai coal mine. A jaw of a tiny primate has been found and it is believed that primate existed approximately 35 million years ago in the Krabi coal mine, according to Live Science.

The species has been dubbed Krabia Minuta after the mine where it was found. It is believed to be from a group of anthropoids, which includes the ancestors of all primates.

Earlier this year, BHP and Mitsui opened the doors to Australian fossil hunters, as paelontologists headed to the South Walker Creek mine.

The location is believed to be the earlier territory of Australian mega fauna. It includes huge creatures that stalked the earth such as sheep sized echidnas, a two meter tall wombat and a seven meter goanna.

The operation at first came across a fossilized bone. But, later it was found out to be a Pallimnarchus, an extinct relative of the crocodile. The miner has partnered with the museum to unearth the site.

Fellow Queensland miner Xstrata has also worked hard with scientists to reveal the new fossils.

Mt Isa operation was honored with the Riversleigh Society Medal for its support of fossil research in the year 2011.

A major role has been played by Mining machinery manufacturer Atlas Copcohas in discovery of dinosaur.