Tuesday, August 16

Southern Downs Action group to Debate CSG

THE Toowoomba Coal Mine Action Group (TCMAG) yesterday confirmed it would hold an information session in Warwick at the end of this month to help address growing concern about the expansion of coal and coal seam gas (CSG) mining throughout the state.

Exploration Permits for Coal, Petroleum (CSG and UCG – underground coal gasification) and Minerals cover much of the Southern Downs local authority area, with granted coal permits alone covering Killarney, Yangan, the town area of Warwick itself, through to the Eight Mile, Allora and Leyburn, extending as far south as, and including, neighbouring Texas. These coal permits surround Stanthorpe and many properties in that area are covered by permits for minerals exploration.  Read More

Warwick Daily News

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