HVO powers up Dungog Pedalfest with sun-safe support
08 October 2025Dungog Pedalfest participants had a cool ride during the recent event thanks to support from Hunter Valley Operations (HVO). HVO provided in-kind donations designed to keep riders cool, safe and on course. Three sun-safe marquees and branded hats provided vital shade, while signage and eye-catching banners guided competitors and spectators throughout the three-day cycling festival. […]
HVO Continuation Project Amendment Report on public exhibition
10 September 2025The public can have their say on Hunter Valley Operations’ (HVO) plans to extend its operation until 2045, after the Continuation Project Amendment Report went on exhibition last week. The project would provide around 1,500 ongoing jobs, with an extra 600 jobs in the construction phase, pouring billions of dollars into the Hunter Valley economy […]
HVO Empowers WRHS Crew with Tech Boost at Belmont Base
09 September 2025Hunter Valley Operations marked its Painted Truck Tray partnership in 2025 by delivering two iPad minis to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) base in Belmont. Environment and Community Superintendent Brenton Hubert and Emergency Response Coordinator Andrew Porters toured the hangar, met the pilots and paramedics, and saw firsthand how this tech upgrade will streamline […]
Community Information Sessions
05 September 2025You’re invited! Community Information Sessions Local residents are welcome to call in for a chat with our team members about any aspect of our operations or our proposal to continue mining until 2045. Enjoy light refreshments, free of charge. No need to book. For further information:
PUBLIC NOTICE: RAPs invited to cultural heritage consultation working group
11 August 2025Invitation for Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) in the Upper Hunter Valley to participate in cultural heritage consultation with Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) Registered Aboriginal Parties are invited to attend a HVO Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Working Group (CHWG) meeting as follows: Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon Venue: Meeting Room 1, Hunter Valley […]
HVO Grant Fuels Witmore’s Food Truck Fundraising Effort
23 July 2025A recent grant from the HVO Community Grants Program is helping Witmore take the next step in their Inclusive Eats social enterprise, supporting their fundraising to purchase a mobile food truck designed to create more employment opportunities for people with disability in the Singleton region. Witmore, a not-for-profit organisation with more than 60 years of […]
HVO Community Grants Program supports 14 more projects
15 July 2025Local events, junior sport programs, and employment opportunities for peoplewith disabilities are set to benefit from Hunter Valley Operations’ latest round ofcommunity grants. Fourteen not-for-profit organisations have received funding to support smaller-scaleinitiatives that often struggle to secure backing. HVO community and environment officer Nic McLaughlin said the grants reflect themine’s commitment to building long-term social […]
HVO Wins Commitment to Community Award at Novaskill Excellence Awards
27 June 2025Hunter Valley Operations is proud to announce that we have won a Commitment to Community award at the 2024 Novaskill Excellence Awards. HVO was nominated for their funding contribution in late 2023 to run a series of Mental Health First Aid courses in Singleton during 2024. Each course ran over two days and was delivered […]
HVO Support Fuels Calm with Mindful Mondays at Singleton Family Support
27 May 2025Singleton Family Support has been a cornerstone of the local community for over 30 years, offering free, confidential support for individuals and families facing life challenges, from parenting and housing stress to mental health and domestic violence. Through trauma-informed services, group-based programs and individual support, the organisation empowers locals to build resilience, connection and wellbeing. […]
Supporting safer storage and smoother operations for Maitland’s Steamfest volunteers
19 May 2025At HVO, we are deeply committed to safety both on our site and across the communities where we operate. That’s why we were proud to support a valuable upgrade for the dedicated volunteers at the Maitland Steam and Antique Machinery Association. Through our recent partnership, the Club’s work shed has been transformed with the addition […]