ENVIRONMENT

EPA finds Hunter coal mines cutting dust pollution

The EPA undertook 78 observations of coal mines in the Hunter between August and December 2023

The NSW EPA is using drones to monitor dust levels in the Hunter Valley. Photo courtesy EPA

The NSW EPA is using drones to monitor dust levels in the Hunter Valley. Photo courtesy EPA

Coal mines in New South Wales' Hunter Valley have increased the effectiveness of their  dust control measures, the Environment Protection Authority has revealed. EPA executive director of operations...

Start a free trial to continue reading this article

Already have an account?

Subscribe now

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2024 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of exploration trends and technologies, highlighting the best intercepts and discoveries and the latest initial resource estimates.

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions