Independent Planning Commission to Decide Fate of Massive HVO Mine Extension
The commission will weigh a 716 million-tonne expansion that proponents say would keep 1,500 jobs and extend mine life for decades.
- The Independent Planning Commission will hold a public hearing next month in Branxton regarding the HVO Continuation Project, a joint venture between Glencore and Yancoal seeking to extend the Hunter Valley Operations mines.
- Glencore and Yancoal aim to extend HVO North until 2045 and HVO South until 2042, projects expected to secure 1,500 jobs and contribute $1 billion to the economy.
- The Department referred the applications to the Commission without an overall recommendation, while hearings will occur at the Branxton Community Hall on Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17.
- NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for Planning and Climate Sue Higginson said, "The Minns Labor Government has allowed this massive and catastrophic project to proceed," criticizing the hearing format that prevents merit challenges.
- Interested parties must complete a Speaker Registration Form by Wednesday July 8 to speak at the hearing, while the Commission is accepting written submissions via its portal until Sunday July 26.
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