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HVO, one of NSW’s biggest coalmines, is pushing to expand operations until 2045, promising billions in local jobs and economic growth—but environmental groups and climate watchdogs are sounding the alarm over its massive greenhouse gas emissions. With hearings set to begin at the Independent Planning Commission, the case could reshape Australia’s coal future, especially after a recent court ruling that rejected a similar mine’s expansion for ignoring climate impacts. While unions and mine leadership see the project as vital for worker stability and regional survival, the NSW Net Zero Commission warns it’s incompatible with the state’s climate targets—setting the stage for a high-stakes battle between economic survival and climate responsibility.

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