The High Court looked at coal climate emissions overseas. But what about emissions at home? It’s been a big few weeks for coal mines. The Conversation · Oct 15
Chris Minns says activists shouldn’t get ‘overexcited’ about ‘technical’ landmark coalmine decision High court judgment blocking Mount Pleasant mine expansion will not affect state regulation, NSW premier says The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
NSW’s largest coal mine project is set to expand. Here’s what authorities got wrong about the trade-offs The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has just greenlit an expansion of the largest coal mine project in the state’s history. The Conversation · Oct 1
Locals fear for their children’s quality of life if the biggest coalmine extension in NSW is approved Minns government promised no new coalmines but permits expanding existing sites, despite being behind on climate targets The Guardian - AU · Jul 25
Proposal for largest coal project in NSW withdrawn after emissions concerns raised Hunter Valley Operations, a joint venture of Glencore and Yancoal, indicates it will seek to resubmit plans to extend life of two mines The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024
‘Largest ever’ NSW coalmine plan will put pressure on state’s net zero target, watchdog says EPA says proposal to keep Hunter Valley Operations mines going to 2050 would release almost 30m tonnes of CO2 The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024
State's 'largest coal-mining proposal' under fire Extending the life of one of NSW's biggest coal-mine operations will require steep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere, authorities say. AAP · May 31, 2024