HVO still proposing to continue mining

Deferring Federal Government assessment while gathering and providing more information to the NSW assessment process

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) is continuing to progress its proposed HVO Continuation Project.

The NSW Government has requested more detailed information as part of its assessment of our proposal. We are undertaking additional modelling and mine planning to provide this information. In view of this, we have withdrawn our EPBC application to the Australian Government until we can supply this information and consider any impact on the referrals under the EPBC Act.

HVO will also be seeking a short-term extension of time from the NSW Government to allow ongoing mining within the currently approved area. This will give the NSW and Australian governments more time to complete their assessments of the HVO Continuation Project. It is also necessary to safeguard jobs for our workforce and give certainty to our contractors, community partners, and the businesses that rely on us for work in the region,

People can find out more about HVO’s proposal to continue mining at hvo.com.au/continuation or at the mine’s upcoming community information sessions.

Wednesday 23 October, 4 – 6pm, Jerrys Plains School of Arts Hall.
Saturday 26 October, 8– 10 am, 880 Maison Dieu Road, Maison Dieu