Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) is gearing up for the Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) at Sydney Showgrounds from September 5-7, 2023. HVO is an event supporter and will have a stand at the three-day mining expo. HVO HR Manager Amy Hartmann said people will be able to find out more about HVO and the exciting […]
Hunter Valley Operations HVO continues to minimise on site dust and improve the visual amenity of large areas of land through aerial seeding. On July 13, 400 hectares (ha) of exposed areas and overburden sites received 14 tonnes of seed, broadcast from SuperAir’s single prop plane. The land seeded was at the West, Carrington, Cheshunt […]
Singleton Heights Pre-school children have completed a Stars Basketball program with support from Hunter Valley Operations (HVO). The children received the tailored, skills development program over five weeks at the Singleton Heights Sports Centre during Term 2 of 2023. The pre-school’s Director, Neisha Dean said the program has made a difference in the children’s skills […]
Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) is a finalist in the NSW Mining’s 2023 HSEC Awards for its adoption of a global first dust exposure software system to better protect the health and safety of its workforce. The mine, near Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley, is one of two finalists in the Health Excellence Award Category. […]
The HVO maintenance sheds are where you’ll find one very happy electrical apprentice. Meet Chelsie, a second-year electrical apprentice at Hunter Valley Operations who is paving the way for more women in trades. The 22 year-old’s journey into the industry was guided by her strong family connection to mining. Chelsie’s father, a former operator inspired the […]
A Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) community grant will help Singleton Neighbourhood Centre to continue to provide a free, nutritious meal to a growing number of local people in need. The grant is one of eight to support community and environmental projects by Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter not for profit community groups. Singleton Neighbourhood Centre […]
Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) made a direct economic contribution of almost $1.5 billion in 2022. The figure comes from annual analysis of the mine’s socio-economic contribution and includes $139 million paid in wages, $744 million in supplier and contractor payments and $580 million in taxes and royalties to governments. The figure doesn’t include additional contributions […]
Forty Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) apprentices planted 420 trees at the Lake Liddell Recreation Area for Upper Hunter Landcare during a skills development and giving back day on May 6. Fourth year plant mechanic apprentice Dan Fibbens co-ordinated HVO’s involvement in the day. He said Landcare had done a really good job helping to regenerate […]
Attention artists, it is time to get your artwork ready for the Singleton Art Prize. Hunter Valley Operations is sponsoring the event, which is organised and operated by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter. The art prize is open to all prominent and up-and-coming Australian artists. There are 11 categories including specific categories for young artists […]
Who are you and what do you do? Dave Foster, General Manager, Hunter Valley Operations (HVO). When did you start in the mining industry and what was your first job? I started my mining career at HVO as the Mine Operations Engineer before moving into a Production Superintendent role. After 13 years working at Liddell and […]