In Depth

Power and the Passion: Transition lessons for the Hunter from the decline of coal in German and the United States

Matthew Kelly
Updated March 4 2022 - 3:39pm, first published 7:00am
German domestic hard coal mining ended in 2018 because it wasn't profitable.
German domestic hard coal mining ended in 2018 because it wasn't profitable.

The Hunter Valley's first coal mine opened at Singleton in 1860. From humble beginnings grew an industry that has underpinned regional and national economies for more than 150 years.

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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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