KEPCO Australia will use local contractors and suppliers for its Bylong Coal Project “wherever practical”, chief operating officer Bill Vatovec told Mudgee Chamber of Commerce members at a breakfast meeting on Wednesday. Mr Vatovec said KEPCO placed a strong emphasis on using local goods and services where practical and would encourage local participation. Mr Vatovec…Read more →
The New South Wales Department of Industry Resources and Energy has granted the mining lease for Yancoal Australia’s (Yancoal) Moolarben Stage Two Project. The lease embraces all land covered within the 3741 hectares of four mining lease applications previously lodged on May 1 2008, March 20 2009, April 21 2009 and August 13, 2013. Yancoal…Read more →
KEPCO Bylong Australia (KEPCO) has released key details of the workforce strategy for the company’s Bylong Coal Project that has been lodged with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. KEPCO Australia chief operating officer Bill Vatovec said the project will require up to 800 people during construction and up to 470 people during operations….Read more →
“We’re not open again until Wednesday so you can have any wine by the glass for $5,” says the perky manager at Lester’s, as we linger over post-dinner Sunday drinks. Recently rebranded to honour its historic pharmacy namesake (it was Sajo’s previously), Lester’s is Mudgee’s sole cocktail bar. But, as with many spots in town, it…Read more →
