Queensland government clears way for controversial New Acland coalmine expansion

Stage three of New Hope Group’s open-cut mine granted a water licence, allowing work to proceed

Work can begin on the expansion of the controversial New Acland thermal coalmine after the Queensland government granted a water licence for the project.

Stage three of New Hope Group’s open-cut mine was on Thursday granted a water licence, clearing the final hurdle for work to start.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/20/queensland-government-clears-way-for-controversial-new-acland-coalmine-expansion

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