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HUNTER-VALLEY

Powering up with Siemens

Monday 05 January 2009

Siemens Australia was recently awarded a $10 million contract by the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) to provide electricity at the new coal terminal to be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island, in New South Wales.


Industry breakthrough: Fourth Kooragang terminal

Monday 15 December 2008

Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has heralded the New South Wales Government's proposal for a new terminal access framework for the troubled Hunter Valley Coal Chain as a breakthrough for the industry.


Jumping the queues

Wednesday 10 December 2008

The New South Wales Government's proposed vessel arrival trial system for the Port of Newcastle is not a solution to the real problem of increasing coal exports from the region, Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) general manager Graham Davidson said.


Community Partnership of the Year Finalist: Coal and Allied - MTW Mine

Tuesday 02 December 2008

Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine has been selected as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its active partnership with members from the local aboriginal community.


Devastation, disasters and coal deposits

Monday 17 March 2008

The Hunter Valley has seen its fair shares of ups and downs over the last century, Jessica Darnbrough writes.


Feature on mining in the Hunter Valley

Friday 08 February 2008

AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its centenary feature in the April 2008 issue: Mining in the Hunter Valley 1908 to 2008.


Newcastle's Third Coal Terminal underway

Thursday 24 January 2008

CONSTRUCTION of the first stage of a third coal export terminal for the Port of Newcastle will begin immediately following completion of finance arrangements.


BHP invests in Newcastle Port Project

Wednesday 23 January 2008

BHP Billiton has approved the Newcastle Third Port Project with a capital investment of US$390 million.


Agreement on NSW coal export plan

Friday 21 December 2007

PORT Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has agreed to an interim coal export plan that will see the so-called ‘Capacity Balancing Scheme’ (CBS) of 2007 extended through to 2008.


Pneumatic Actuation a Prospect finalist

Tuesday 07 August 2007

4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Innovative Mining Solution


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