Mt Pleasant project is one of the biggest employers of locals in muswellbrook. They are very people focused as they look after their employees and community. Mt Pleasant invest in all aspects of the community and support local businesses . Continuing the life of the mine will ensure community health and wellbeing through job security , local businesses support and continued sponsorship of important community events. Mt pleasant operation is integral to the ongoing prosperity of Muswellbrook and the upper hunter region

I totally support the continued operation of Mt Pleasant Operations. I am an employee who has lived in Singleton all my life and have worked in coal mining for many years. The future of all employees relies on the continuation of this operation. The local community benefits in many ways from this operation. Multiple contractors are also employed at this Mine. Suppliers rely on our business. Community investment and Indigenous support is very important and this operation is heavily committed in this area. Mach Energy has paid more than half a billion dollars in royalties to NSW as well as supplying a significant portion of NSW's expected domestic coal demand beyond 2026. It would be catastrophic for the local community if this operation closes.

I support MOD 8, it is important for me and my family as well as the community. I have worked at Mount pleasant for 3 years. It has helped me support my partner and two kids and the continuation of jobs and job security is huge for me and my family and jobs for friends that work there. The uncertainty around job security for me and others working here needs to end so it can put plenty of minds at ease and know we have a solid future ahead and allows me to and other to be able to work and stay in the community that we have here.

I am writing in support of the proposed Modification 8 (MOD 8) for Mount Pleasant Operation.

As a local resident and someone connected to the Mount Pleasant Operation, I understand the important role the mine plays in supporting employment and the broader community across the Hunter region. Mount Pleasant provides significant local jobs and opportunities, with many employees and contractors living in nearby towns and contributing directly to the local economy.

The operation also supports many local businesses, community groups, and organisations through partnerships, sponsorships, and ongoing engagement. These contributions make a real difference to community wellbeing and help ensure our region continues to grow and thrive.

Without this extension, there is a real risk that Mount Pleasant Operation could close in December 2026, which would have a significant impact on local jobs and the broader regional economy.

For these reasons, I strongly support the approval of Modification 8.

This project is important because it’s a way to support my family and to be part of an industry that keeps communities running. Working in open-cut mining takes skill, responsibility, and teamwork to operate the equipment safely and efficiently every day. I take pride in the work we do because the coal we produce helps power homes, support local economies, and provide stable jobs for many families like mine. Being part of the industry means being part of a hardworking community that looks out for each other and takes pride in what we do.

I take great pride in being a part of my organization, Thiess Australia Pty Ltd. We are a mining services provider who have a rich 90 year legacy of delivering mining and large-scale infrastructure projects in Australia and globally in a responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. We have been an integral part of the Hunter Valley community in NSW, employing over 700 employees in our Mt Pleasant project. NSW and Australia in general need resources to be self-sufficient and navigate the macro-economic uncertainties prevailing in the world today. I support the  MACH Energy Mod 8 application.

This expansion purports to be but is not a modification. It is not “substantially the same development” as the one previously approved (DA 92/97) and calling it a “modification” avoids independent review. This project must go to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for proper assessment.
The NSW Court of Appeal’s Denman Decision made it clear that the local impacts of climate change caused by the downstream greenhouse pollution from NSW coal have to be considered by planning authorities. As this decision is now in the High Court, acceptance of this application will cause legal and practical confusion with environmental and social consequences for the area.

We contend that the climate impact of the proposal should be viewed in the wider context of all proposed further extraction of thermal coal in NSW. We estimate that if carried through this would eventually cost Australia around $2.5bn.
We also challenge several statements made in the proponent’s Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Mitigation Plan and the contention that the proposal does not need to be referred to the Independent Planning Commission.
Details are in the attached file.

I am employed in the mining industry and see full value in the project going ahead. I know that there are a lot of people in the Hunter community who rely on the economic uplift that the mines in the valley provide. Australia is a world class mining national with competitive advantages in both the skilled workforce we have, quality of assets and low sovereign risk. We should not expect future generations to enjoy the economic benefits these advantages afford if we do not support projects like the Mt Pleasant mine extension. The advantages outweigh the downside. Please approve this project for the benefit of all Australians.