Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland has called on the Federal Government to refuse the proposed Lake Vermont Mockingbird Metallurgical Coal Project, arguing the proponent has failed to justify why another major mine expansion is needed when a separate project is already proposed to extend the life of the existing mine.
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Linked coal mine proposals threaten Central Queensland’s environment
EnvA has called on the Federal Environment Minister to assess the linked Moranbah North and Grosvenor coal mine referrals together, warning that separate assessments risk understating their combined impacts on threatened species, water resources and greenhouse gas emissions. Coal extraction proposals must undergo rigorous environmental assessment.
Threatened wildlife deserves better than piecemeal coal mine approvals
Australia’s last natural population of the endangered bridled nail-tail wallaby is once again under threat. EnvA has urged the Federal Environment Minister to refuse the Gemini Coal Mine Extension, warning it would impact threatened species while assessing only one component of a much larger mining development.
Enough is Enough: EnvA Urges Federal Minister to Reject the Washpool Coal Project
EnvA has called on the Federal Environment Minister to reject the proposed Washpool Coal Project, warning it would clear around 7,500 hectares of land, threaten nationally protected species, generate an estimated 144 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and place further pressure on the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The project should be refused or, at a minimum, undergo a full Environmental Impact Statement before any decision is made.
EnvA calls on Federal Envinment Minister to look beyond coal miner assurances
EnvA has called on the Federal Environment Minister to ensure public submissions on the proposed Peak Downs Mine Power Line Realignment Project are properly assessed.
Koala recovery at risk as community consultation collapses
Community advisors to Australia’s national koala recovery effort say the process is “failing to function”, citing a lack of meetings, poor communication, and little transparency on progress — despite ongoing threats to koala habitat.
Federal Environment Minister waves through coal exploration despite risks to threatened species and water
EnvA has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to avoid a full assessment of the Washpool coal project, warning it ignores risks to threatened species, water resources and the cumulative impacts of a much larger mine.
Peak Downs powerline project ‘premature’ ahead of mine expansion decision
EnvAis calling for the Peak Downs Mine Power Line Realignment Project to be refused, warning it is directly tied to the proposed Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project. The proposal would clear more than 80 ha of threatened species habitat to enable the proposed expansion of mining into a further 4,000 ha.
Australia’s environmental laws failing on coal projects, compliance and climate
Australia’s environmental laws are failing to prevent harm, with coal projects routinely approved, breaching conditions, and facing limited enforcement. EnvA is calling for urgent reforms to address cumulative impacts, strengthen compliance, and ensure meaningful protection for climate, water and threatened species.
Land Court puts climate impacts front and centre in Sonoma coal decision
A landmark Land Court decision on the Sonoma East coal mine expansion has reinforced that climate change impacts human rights, while calling out the proponent’s lack of concrete emissions reduction commitments.
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