MinePath Mine Guide
Hunter Valley Operations jobs, without the corporate brochure.
Trying to understand Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) before applying? Start with the location, ownership, mine type and the nearby towns that make sense for the commute.
Quick facts
Location: Lemington, about 24 km north-west of Singleton, NSW
Commodity: Thermal coal and semi-soft metallurgical coal
Mine type: Open-cut operation comprising HVO North and HVO South
Ownership / management: Yancoal 51% and Glencore 49%; independently managed by HV Operations Pty Ltd on behalf of the joint venture
Common nearby bases: Singleton and Muswellbrook
Continuation proposal: HVO is seeking approvals to extend HVO North to 2045 and HVO South to 2042
Last checked: 23 August 2026
Plain-English overview
Hunter Valley Operations is a major Upper Hunter open-cut coal operation. HVO North and HVO South are geographically separated by the Hunter River but are managed as one operation.
If you are researching Singleton-area mining jobs, HVO is worth understanding alongside Mount Thorley Warkworth, Bulga, United Wambo, Ravensworth and other nearby operations.
What to watch before applying
Do not confuse the mine owner with the company actually employing you. Direct HVO roles, contractor roles, labour-hire roles, staff positions and shutdown work can all sit under different conditions. Check the employer, roster, employment type and applicable EA or award before comparing two jobs.
For direct roles, you can also check the official HVO careers page. Contractors and labour-hire companies may advertise separately.
Go deeper
Turn the research into a stronger application.
The Hunter Valley Mining Jobs Guide helps you compare pay, rosters and local pathways. If you’re already getting interviews, the Interview Success Pack helps you prepare for the questions and examples mining employers are likely to care about.
Related MinePath pages
General research only. Mine ownership, approvals, contractors, rosters, pay, EAs and hiring arrangements can change. MinePath checked public HVO and Yancoal information on 23 August 2026; confirm current details before applying or relocating.