The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved Bloomfield Collieries' proposed expansion of Rix’s Creek south mine in the Hunter Valley.
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Derelict mines summit shines spotlight on rehabilitation
The first international summit on derelict mines – Dealing with Derelict Mines – was held in Singleton NSW last week, with delegates exploring the best practice for rehabilitation.
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Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) to face prosecution after worker injury
The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) following a serious worker injury at the Mt Thorley Warkworth mine.
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Support for coal mining in the Hunter
New research of community attitudes to mining across the Singleton Local Government Area shows the majority of participants support mining.
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Coal Festival community forum
A community forum looking at future opportunities for the Hunter region will be held in Singleton next week as part of the Hunter Coal Festival.
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Coal mine opportunities for Singleton businesses
The Singleton Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley-Warkworth mine aimed at educating local businesses on how to cash in on the coal industry.
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Australian Industry and Lifestyle Exhibitions under spotlight amid more scam allegations
Australian Industry and Lifestyle Exhibitions is in the spotlight once more over alleged claims of dodgy dealings regarding its exhibitions.
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Court told unfavourable coal mine advice snubbed
The court trial for the contentious Ashton coalmine in Camberwell has begun and the Land and Environment Court heard any assessment critical of the mine was rejected by the NSW Department of Planning.
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Newcastle fails to apply for infrastructure grant
The Newcastle City Council has passed the opportunity to apply for Resources for Regions fund for infrastructure projects in the region
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Gulgong joins Singleton; objects mining camp
Gulgong residents on the western edge of Hunter Valley have opposed proposals by The Mac Group to erect a 400-bed temporary worker facility in the town.
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Falling demand puts Singleton mining camp on backburner
A proposed mineworker’s camp in Singleton, New South Wales will only be built if new mine developments and expansions come online.
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Mounting opposition to mining camp
Opposition to a proposed $101 million mineworkers’ camp in Singleton, New South Wales, is growing.
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Mining regions missing out on royalty returns
The New South Wales Government is under fire for breaking its promise to funnel mining royalties back to mining regions.
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