Hunter Valley Operations seeks to extend coal mining to 2045. If approved, an extra 429 million tonnes of coal would be mined, creating 809 million tonnes of CO2.
Why it mattersThe decision determines whether to release 809 million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere and keep more than 1,500 local jobs.
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