The New South Wales Mineral Council is expecting coal production across the state to increase by as much as a third this year.
An additional 50 million tonnes of coal is expected to be mined in 2012 if extensions and new developments are given the go-ahead by planning officials.
In the Hunter, an extension of the Bengalla Mine is almost complete, while Wambo is applying to extract a further three longwall panels at its Warkworth site
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But Acting CEO of the Minerals Council Sue Ern Tan says there is still a long road ahead.
"I stress that that could come online," she said.
"Obviously we have a very rigorous assessment process here in New South Wales and the projects have to go through that process for being approved and then come online.
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