Coal Mine Extension Approved
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- Amelia BernasconiABC News (AU)
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- Max MaddisonSydney Morning Herald
- Nick O'MalleySydney Morning Herald
- Graham Readfearn EnvironmentThe Guardian
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- Adam MortonThe Guardian
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Coal Mine Extension Approved. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/45356
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Matt Kean, chair of the Climate Change Authority and former NSW treasurer and energy minister, criticized the Independent Planning Commission’s decision to greenlight the Hunter Valley Operations coalmine project, which is set to run until 2045. The mine, owned by Yancoal and Glencore, could produce up to 809 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, nearly double Australia's annual emissions. Despite acknowledging the…
Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit →2 articles from The Guardian on this storyThe NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved extending the operational life of a major coal mine near Singleton until 2045, saving an estimated 1,500 jobs and allowing for the extraction of 429 million tonnes of coal. The decision was backed by Premier Chris Minns and Minister Courtney Houssos, who emphasized the economic importance of the project while stressing adherence to net-zero emissions targets…
Breaking: Planning decision to extend life of mega coal mine saves 1,500 jobs →The Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales has approved the expansion of coal mining operations in the Hunter Valley for 19 years, allowing for an estimated 800 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. The approval includes conditions that require exporting coal only to countries with measures aligned with the Paris Agreement goals and demands a plan to reduce emissions from the mines themselves…
Largest coal mining proposal in state’s history wins approval →Analysis
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Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit
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Nature Conservation Council chief executive Jacqui Mumford described the decision as Premier Chris Minns’ biggest climate failure.
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1 Oct Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlitMatt Kean, chair of the Climate Change Authority and former NSW treasurer and energy minister, criticized the Independent Planning Commission’s decision to greenlight the Hunter Valley Operations coalmine project, which is set to run until 2045. The mine, owned by Yancoal and Glencore, could produce up to 809 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, nearly double Australia's annual emissions. Despite acknowledging the…The Guardian
30 Sep Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved the largest coalmine project in its history, allowing mining at the Hunter Valley Operations site until 2045 despite concerns from climate groups. The decision drew over 10,000 public submissions and was seen as conflicting with Australia’s Paris Agreement commitments by environmental campaigners who describe it as a "carbon bomb" contributing to…The Guardian30 Sep Largest coal mining proposal in state’s history wins approvalThe Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales has approved the expansion of coal mining operations in the Hunter Valley for 19 years, allowing for an estimated 800 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. The approval includes conditions that require exporting coal only to countries with measures aligned with the Paris Agreement goals and demands a plan to reduce emissions from the mines themselves…Sydney Morning Herald
30 Sep Breaking: Planning decision to extend life of mega coal mine saves 1,500 jobsThe NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved extending the operational life of a major coal mine near Singleton until 2045, saving an estimated 1,500 jobs and allowing for the extraction of 429 million tonnes of coal. The decision was backed by Premier Chris Minns and Minister Courtney Houssos, who emphasized the economic importance of the project while stressing adherence to net-zero emissions targets…ABC News (AU)
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