Great for the local community jobs and economy

HVO provides income and stability for many families in the Hunter Valley directly and indirectly. More broadly, through continued steady employment of a large workforce, it ensures the continuation of many businesses and communities.

HVO has been part of the local landscape for many decades, providing employment opportunities and contributing to both the local and state economies. The operation supports local businesses and has a long-standing commitment to community involvement through sponsorships and donations.
Over the years, HVO has worked alongside other industries, respected the surrounding environment, and engaged with the community, all while meeting its regulatory obligations. Like many mining operations, HVO contributes significantly to NSW’s royalty payments, which help fund essential infrastructure and services across the state.
I support the continued operation of HVO, as it plays an important role in sustaining local jobs and supporting the broader development of our region.

Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to lodge this submission in the support of the HVO South Open Cut Coal Continuation Project.
I resided in Singleton for >60years and continue to be part of the Hunter Valley community working in the Mining industry.
I have personally experienced the economic contribution and support that HVO has made to the community since it started, which is >40 years, and the many businesses and families have prospered from this economic activity in both Singleton and the greater Hunter Valley. In 2021 HVO's direct economic contribution was $862 million.
If approved, HVO will be able to continue to:
- provide around 1500 ongoing local jobs plus 600 temporary jobs constructing infrastructure upgrades
- support businesses and suppliers - HVO spends around $500 million annually with more than 800 suppliers, many of them local
- pay taxes, royalties and other payments to governments to support infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and roads, as well as pay for teachers, nurses and Police
- support charities and community projects through its community grants, charity support, sponsorship and workplace giving programs.
HVO is not a new mine, and there is little change to the scale or intensity of mining and no increase to approved annual production rates. The world economy will require existing energy sources while it transitions to a lower emissions economy, with strong demand in the short to medium term for high quality coal.
Yours Sincerely
Timothy Gray

I wish to keep my workplace operating so i may have a future

I strongly support the HVO North and South Open Cut Continuation Project.

As a lifelong Singleton local, now raising my young family here, I know how important this project is for the future of our region. My family, like many others, rely on the opportunities Hunter Valley Operations provides, with jobs, community investment, and economic activity all flowing back into Singleton and surrounding areas.

Hunter Valley Operations has been part of my family for generations, with my father working here before his retirement. Today, I am proud to lead the Heavy Mobile Equipment Replacement Project, ensuring that the latest, safest, and most environmentally efficient machines are acquired to secure the future of the operation.

Coal remains an essential resource, and Glencore’s responsible and sustainable approach, including the reduced footprint in this project submission, demonstrates genuine care for both the environment and the community.

HVO is a safe, supportive, and progressive workplace, offering excellent opportunities for employees. Approval of this continuation project is vital to keep our community strong and to ensure ongoing investment in Singleton and the Hunter Valley.

I fully support the HVO North and South Open Cut Continuation Project.

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) has a strong record of contributing to the local community, economy, and state revenue. In the past year, HVO spent approximately $1.2 billion with more than 800 suppliers and contributed $276 million in taxes and royalties to the New South Wales Government. These payments directly support essential services such as hospitals, schools, and roads.
The HVO Continuation Project Amendment Report outlines how HVO plans to continue delivering benefits until 2045, including:
Providing stable employment and training opportunities for local workers.
Sustaining long-term contracts and business for local suppliers and service providers.
Delivering significant royalties and tax contributions to fund community infrastructure.
Continuing investment in environmental management and progressive rehabilitation.
The continuation of HVO will ensure that these contributions and opportunities remain in place for decades to come, creating ongoing prosperity for employees, contractors, and the wider community, this needs to continue.
For these reasons, I highly support the HVO Continuation Project to secure a strong and sustainable future for the region.

I support the continuation project to keep myself and many others employed within the mining industry.

The project is necessary for the surrounding area

I support the continuation of this project as it provides a stable income for many local families - my partner being one of those employees. With increasing economic pressures we don’t need more people out of work.

This project is essential to support workers in the local community and is vital for the Australian economy.