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Federal MP alleges Hunter mine operators lying about coal quality

Hunter News 22 November 2022

The Federal Government is seeking a briefing from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, after claims aired in Parliament, mine operators across the Hunter and Australia, are lying about coal quality. 

Mt Arthur closure date sparks critical eight years for mine workers

Hunter News 17 June 2022

The next eight years will be important to get right, say advocates for local mine workers, as BHP announces plans to close the Mt Arthur coal mine in 2030.

Muswellbrook’s Mt Arthur coal mine to end operations in 2030

Hunter News 16 June 2022

BHP says, it will close the Mt Arthur coal mine at Muswellbrook in 2030, after the company couldn't find a buyer for the site.

Hunter miners losing out on more than $235 million due to labour hire

Hunter News 2 May 2022

A new study has revealed, the Hunter is losing out on more than $250 million in economic activity each year, due to wage-cutting strategies by mining companies through labour hire.