Category Archives: Coal

Central Queensland group calls for refusal of Centurion North mine amendment

EnvA has called for the refusal of a major amendment to the Centurion North Mine Environmental Authority, warning that the proposal represents a staged development that should be assessed as part of the full project through a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement.
EnvA’s submission highlights significant impacts on the environment and incomplete assessments of water and greenhouse gas emissions.

Central Queensland coal company Vitrinite enters administration as sector instability deepens

Vitrinite’s administration highlights growing instability in Central Queensland’s coal sector. As prices fluctuate and costs rise, more companies are faltering — leaving workers and communities exposed. EnvA is calling on governments to stop approving new coal projects in an increasingly volatile market.

Albanese Government greenlights coal expansion – amid a climate crisis

The Albanese Government has approved the extension of the Middlemount Coal Mine, adding to the 32 fossil fuel projects already approved.
EnvA says the decision makes a mockery of the government’s climate commitments and brings endangered species a step closer to extinction.

Coal mine expansion threatens endangered species, water resources and climate targets

Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is calling on the Federal Environment Minister to refuse approval of Glencore’s proposed Hail Creek mine expansion, warning it would cause unacceptable harm to endangered species, water resources and the Great Barrier Reef, while adding millions of tonnes of climate pollution.

EnvA calls for the Federal Government to refuse the Washpool Coking Coal Bulk Sample Project

EnvA has called on the Environment Minister to refuse the Washpool Coking Coal Bulk Sample Project, warning it poses unacceptable risks to threatened species and water resources in the Fitzroy River and Great Barrier Reef catchment.
EnvA says the proposal is part of a staged development that could pave the way for a much larger greenfield coal mine and is urging the Government to refuse the project outright or to require a proper assessment.

Queensland Government claims credit for Ensham mine approval despite Land Court warning on climate harm

The Queensland Government has approved the Ensham mine extension, claiming 700 jobs, despite a Land Court warning the project should not proceed unless the company makes real, significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

Community group warns EPBC reforms must deliver real protection for nature

As the Federal Government rolls out the most significant reforms to Australia’s national environment laws in more than two decades, EnvA says the success of the changes will depend on whether new national standards genuinely prevent further environmental decline.

Coal mine water releases raise concerns amid Fitzroy River flooding in Rockhampton

EnvA warns that large-scale coal mine water releases during heavy rainfall may be worsening Fitzroy River flooding and harming downstream communities and the Great Barrier Reef. The group is urging government action to improve monitoring, transparency and environmental protection.

Coal and gas projects under fire as flooding raises alarm for Central Queensland communities and the Reef

Flood-hit communities deserve clean, safe water, not highly saline mine discharges. Continued approval of coal and gas projects is accelerating climate impacts and placing our rivers and the Great Barrier Reef at greater risk.