BIZARRE: Hvo | Mind Blowing Facts

'It's where I live': HVO workers speak with pride about their mine and community

Hunter Valley Operations workers gather to celebrate the IPC approval of the mine extension.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 1

Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’

Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

'People are expected to die': tempers flare as state's largest coal mining project is approved

Independent Planning Commission approves extension until 2045.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 30

A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3

'Stop the political games': call to pass bill to protect redundant Hunter miners

Fingers have been pointed, as Hunter miners get caught in a political crossfire.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2

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

Coal v foal: thoroughbred industry warns HVO continuation could destroy investment

Two of the Hunter's biggest industries are at war.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

Singleton Council weighs in on HVO mine extension

A councillor has argued the region can't yet afford to lose the project's jobs.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Air pollution warning as mining union backs major Hunter coal plan

'It's an extremely important project; it will be criminal if the IPC doesn't approve this mine going forward.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 17

Economic anchor or climate catastrophe? How HVO project could shape Hunter's future

Hundreds turn out to voice their views about the massive Hunter Valley Operations continuation project.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16