Map: Denman 2328 Representatives of the companies behind a Hunter Valley coal project will meet with the Denman community in early 2011 to discuss their plans for the proposed mine.
Stock exchange listed, Coalworks, and Nathan Tinkler's, Boardwalk Resources, have recently agreed on future exploration work for the Ferndale open cut and underground operations at Yarrawa.
Denman Chamber of Commerce president, Craig Benjamin, has welcomed the approach by the Ferndale parties.
"Great to see that they came to me," Mr Benjamin said.
"I had a meeting with them, very approachable guys, as they said they are a long way away from digging any coal."
The move by the Ferndale proponents comes after directors of the Spur Hill exploration lease, located east of Denman, decided not to attend this week's public meeting in the town.
"Ferndale wants to come back to the community at the end of February, early March and we will have more of these meetings, this is just the start of the process."
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