MOUNT Thorley Warkworth’s controversial expansion has been approved by the state government.
The extension means the mine will continue operating for a further 12 years beyond its original 2021 end date.
Work is now approved to continue until 2033.
Mount Thorley Warkworth operations general manager Cam Halfpenny said the approval provided employees and peripheral businesses with security.
Full report in tomorrow's Newcastle Herald.
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