The NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee responds to claims the coal industry is on its last legs in the Hunter Valley.
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Bulga Coal fined for pollution spill
The Bulga Coal mine was fined $65,000 last week for a pollution incident in 2011, when tailings water spilled into a nearby creek bed.
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EPA investigating Wambo blast plumes
The NSW Environmental Protection Agency is investigating potential blast fumes from Peabody’s Wambo coal mine.
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Glencore’s Mangoola coal mine gets ramp-up approval from PAC
The Planning Assessment Commission has approved a modification of Glencore’s Mangoola mine which will see the site ramp up coal production by 3 million tonnes a year.
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Mining scholarships to give NSW students a boost
Nine senior high school students from the Hunter Valley are about to kick-start their careers in the mining industry, after being awarded NSW Mining Scholarships this year.
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Investigation continues after dozer falls into water-filled hole
An incident in which a dozer fell into a water-filled test hole at Rio Tinto’s Bengalla mine is being investigated by the Mine Safety Investigation Unit.
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Miners recovered from Austar Mine
The bodies of two miners killed at a Hunter Valley coal mine have been recovered, with investigations ongoing.
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New train driver roster set to end Aurizon worker dispute
The bitter industrial relations dispute between Aurizon and its rail workers is set to end with a new 160 hours a month roster.
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Horse breeders lash out against coal development in the Hunter Valley
Top Australian horse breeders and racing personalities have joined communities in the Hunter Valley to protest against the development of Drayton South.
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Glencore to suspend production at Ravensworth underground coal mine
Glencore will cut jobs at its Ravensworth underground coal mine, as it suspends production at the site.
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Mining Degrees offered at new Muswellbrook education centre
A new $5.9 million TAFE centre to be built in the Hunter Valley is set to help educate those wanting a career in the mining sector.
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Hard times ahead for Hunter Valley coal
Mining companies in the Hunter Valley are bracing for a chilly winter, with analysts predicting coal prices will fall below the $77 per tonne mark.
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Making the best of methane: The latest look at methane abatement in coal mining
In a climate of political turmoil, when we don’t know which way the climate tax is going to go, one thing is for sure: Investing in cleaner mining techniques is a safe way to go, no matter the political outcome.
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New mining health and safety centre launching
The Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources (NIER) has launched a new Centre of Resources Health and Safety.
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Glencore and Rio discuss joint venture in Hunter Valley
Glencore Xstrata and Rio Tinto are reportedly in discussion over a joint venture to strengthen their coal mining operations in the Hunter Valley.
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Mangoola coal mine allowed to ramp up production
The Department of Planning has recommended approval for GlencoreXstrata’s plans to increase production at its Mangoola coal mine.
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Commission calls time on Aurizon train driver strikes
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Aurizon and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to attend a meeting in Newcastle today and called a moratorium on further industrial action until Wednesday.
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Newcastle Knights don mining high-vis jersey
Rugby League team the Newcastle Knights have partnered with the NSW Minerals Council to unveil a high-vis jersey to show their support for the 12,000 mine workers in the Hunter Valley.
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Aurizon to lock out train drivers after strike action
Rail freight operator Aurizon has confirmed it will lock out 200 train drivers after they complete a 48 hour strike this week.
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Aurizon train drivers strike for 48 hours
Coal haulage in the Hunter Valley will be disrupted from today as 200 Aurizon train drivers walk off the job for 48 hours.
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