EnvA has urged the Federal Government to reject the proposed Blackwater Mine Northern Extension Project, warning the expansion would significantly impact threatened species, water resources and climate-sensitive ecosystems while extending coal mining operations until 2055.
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Federal government under fire for “rubber-stamping” Queensland on major coal project
EnvA has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to allow the Corvus Coal Project to be assessed under a Queensland-led process, warning it risks weakening national environmental protections for threatened species, water resources and the climate.
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.
Federal Minister faces test as Hail Creek coal Expansion awaits EPBC decision
The Queensland Government has approved an extension to Glencore’s Hail Creek open cut coal mine, allowing the clearing of hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.
The project now requires federal approval under the EPBC Act.
EnvA is urging the Commonwealth to reject the expansion.
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 rejection of the Middlemount Coal Mine extension over unacceptable environmental impacts
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland urges the Federal Government to reject the Middlemount Coal Mine Extension Project, citing severe environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, diverting a waterway, and adding more carbon pollution fuelling climate impacts.
Coal mines are closing – opening new ones makes no sense
Bowen Coking Coal has entered voluntary administration, risking 500 jobs. The company’s future is uncertain due to declining coal prices and operational costs, while plans for a new mine face criticism amid environmental concerns.
Queensland Conservation Council launches a legal challenge against the Lake Vermont coal mine expansion
The Queensland Conservation Council has formally opposed the Lake Vermont Coal Mine extension, highlighting environmental risks and significant greenhouse gas emissions.
They emphasise the project’s threat to endangered species and ecosystems, urging a halt to new coal developments to combat climate change.
Land Court Recommends Refusal of Ensham Coal Mine Expansion
Local community groups have welcomed the Queensland Land Court’s recommendation that the State Government refuse the expansion of the Ensham Coal Mine due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution.
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