The NSW Government has today welcomed the Independent Planning Commission\u2019s decision to allow Rix\u2019s Creek South Mine to continue operating through to 2040, securing almost 300 jobs in the Upper Hunter.
\nPlanning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes said the decision is great news for the local community, and is the sixth mining approval in six months.
\n\u201cMining plays a significant role in the NSW economy as a driver of jobs and investment, particularly in our regional communities,\u201d Mr Stokes said.
\n\u201cIn just six months, we have approved six mining applications, which has provided almost 2,000 jobs and generated more than $1 billion in investment across NSW.
\n\u201cWhile last week\u2019s procedural delay was frustrating, today\u2019s decision is great news for the people of the Upper Hunter and the community of Singleton given the significant contribution mining makes to their local economy.
\n\u201cWe know our regions are doing it tough in the drought and the continuation of the Rix\u2019s Creek South Mine will secure almost 300 jobs for the community.\u201d
\nThere was overwhelming public support for the continuation of the mine, with more than 900 supportive submissions made to the IPC.
\nIn its decision, the IPC determined that the economic and social benefits for the local community and people of NSW, outweighed potential environmental impacts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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