Friday, September 9

Awaiting Outcome of Wandoan Mine Case

THE Wandoan "mega-mine" case has concluded, with the future of the proposed largest open cut coal mine in the southern hemisphere now awaiting an official ruling.
The final court hearing was held in Brisbane late last week.
Land Court president Carmel MacDonald is expected to take up to three months considering the evidence before handing down her decision.
The two-week hearing heard from a range of affected landholders who believe the proposal for the $7 billion Xstrata mining development should be rejected because of dust, noise, odour, vibration and health impacts on cattle and people.   Read More

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