Singleton mayor Sue Moore is expecting an "interesting couple of days in little old Branxton", when the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) opens its hearing on Thursday into the proposed extension of the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) coal mine.
HVO, which is a joint venture between Yancoal (51 per cent) and Glencore (49 per cent), plans to extend the operational life of its north and south coal pits at Lemington from 2027 until 2045 and 2042, respectively.
