CONCERNS about the impact of road closures and coal dust on pastures dominated proceedings during the Xstrata "megamine" coal project court case this week.
Landholders and green group, Friends of the Earth, are challenging the proposed $7 billion open-cut coal mining development by Swiss-owned Xstrata, to be located between Wandoan and Taroom.
The groups believe the mining project should be rejected because of dust, noise, odour, vibration and health impacts on cattle and people as well as concerns over carbon emissions.
Xstrata has repeatedly argued that it has followed a "rigorous" environmental assessment and review process throughout each stage of the mining lease application process in accordance with all legislative requirements. Read More
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