The Mining and Energy Union says 60 jobs at Yancoal's Ashton underground coal mine will be cut soon, with a full closure expected by early 2028.

The Mining and Energy Union says 60 jobs at Yancoal's Ashton underground coal mine will be cut soon, with a full closure expected by early 2028.

A coal mine in the Upper Hunter region of NSW has announced it will close its doors in 2028, leaving countless workers at risk of losing their jobs.