Hunter Valley Operations to cut 84 contractor positions early next year

Matthew Kelly
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:20pm, first published November 18 2020 - 7:30pm
Downturn: The HVO job cuts follow a dramatic downturn in the coal industry's fortunes in past 12 months.
Downturn: The HVO job cuts follow a dramatic downturn in the coal industry's fortunes in past 12 months.

Another 84 Hunter mining contractors will lose their jobs in the new year due to the ongoing impact of the coal industry downturn combined with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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