Genesis using Indonesian coal in Huntly

August 15, 2013
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Genesis using Indonesian coal in Huntly

EPMU national mining advocate Ray Urquhart says state-owned Genesis Energy is being disingenuous about its role in mining job losses.

“It is a fact that Genesis imports Indonesian coal to power the Huntly Power Station, and has been doing so at a time when hours are being cut back at the Rotowaro mine in Huntly.

“If Genesis did not import coal there would be more mining jobs in Huntly. As a publicly-owned company we believe it should put New Zealand jobs first.”

The Huntly East mine’s largest customer, New Zealand Steel, has also been importing Indonesian coal at the cost of jobs.

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