Hunter Valley Operations

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) is a significant coal mining entity in New South Wales, Australia. It has recently gained considerable attention due to the approval of its Continuation Project by the Independent Planning Commission (IPC). This project represents the largest coal mine extension ever greenlit in NSW's history. The approval process was contentious, attracting input from various stakeholders including climate and environment groups, unions, and state authorities, and garnered over 10,000 public submissions. Despite warnings about the climate crisis from figures like Matt Kean, NSW Premier Chris Minns applauded the state approval without directly addressing the climate impact. The HVO Continuation Project is now a focal point in discussions about energy policy, climate change, and economic development in the region.