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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

Technicalities and delegation on HVO and others won't get Hunter coal shift sorted

'Has it occurred to federal Labor MPs to get the technicality sorted?'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10

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

Hunter mining giant holds town hall meeting about future

The Hunter Valley mine employs about 300 people.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29

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

Fall prevention equipment not in place at the time of Austar fatality: report

Craig Hugo was working to cover up a decommissioned mine shaft.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2024

For sake of the city, just get on with the job

Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2024