Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation The South African owner of an Australian copper mine has bold plans to extend the depth of the asset after setting an ambitious production target. AAP · Sep 4
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
ASX 200 Top Gainers Today: Vulcan Energy Leads 5 Stocks Surging Up to 6.5% Despite Flat Market Close The S&P/ASX 200 index closed slightly lower Tuesday, but a handful of standout stocks defied the broader market weakness, posting solid gains on the back of company-specific developments and sector tailwinds. International Business Times · Apr 21
China-linked firm takes majority stake in Qld coal mine Yancoal Australia is buying an 80 per cent stake in the Kestrel coking coal mine in central Queensland, Australia's largest underground coal mine. AAP · Apr 15
NSW coalmine given two-year extension despite climate agency warning it jeopardises legislated emissions target Delta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in law The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say Conservationists estimate coal exported from expanded mine to release CO2 equivalent of about half Australia’s annual carbon footprint The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
Proposal for largest coal project in NSW withdrawn after emissions concerns raised Hunter Valley Operations, a joint venture of Glencore and Yancoal, indicates it will seek to resubmit plans to extend life of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
Old coal mine to have second life as a revhead hotspot Motorsport lovers could have a new destination on their bucket lists as plans are unveiled to transform an old coal mine into a world-class racing precinct. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
NSW minerals lobby advertising blitz doesn’t come clean on the dirty realities of coalmining State’s Minerals Council says campaign aims to educate the public – but its claims of responsible, low-emissions mining don’t stack up The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023
Australia Institute among dozens to oppose 40 million tonne open cut expansion of coal mine in NSW central west The Australia Institute says allowing another 40 million tonnes of coal to be mined in the NSW central west does not stack up economically or environmentally. ABC News · Jan 24, 2023
NSW woman wins epic coalmine battle A NSW farmer says she and her community can finally relax after a dogged battle against a coalmine expansion in the Hunter Valley. AAP · Apr 22, 2022