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Xstrata Board Approves Hunter Valley Coal Expansion

By Joel ScanlonDec 8 2010

The $1.4 billion Hunter Valley coal expansion planned by Xstrata has been approved by the company board of directors. The expansion of operations in that area will create about 800 new jobs subject to Xstrata getting all necessary approvals from the state and federal government.

The Ravensworth North mine development is expected to begin early in 2011 as per Xstrata but it is pending approval from the New South Wales Department of Planning and for the environmental approval from the Australian Government.

The new project is expected to have a 26 year mine life. Located in Upper Hunter Valley it will produce 8 million tonnes of coal per year. The product will be for export thermal and semi soft coking coal. The Ravensworth North mine will come within the Cumnock Coal and Ravensworth complex.

250 jobs will be created in the mine construction phase and 550 jobs are likely to be fulfilled during mining operations. The first production of coal is expected in July 2012. Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union northern district president Peter Jordan said the union supported the proposed expansion of the Xstrata operations.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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