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Environment group wants mine reopening blocked

Environmental groups have called for the Queensland Government to block the sale of the Rio Tinto’s Blair Athol mine in Central Queensland. The Lock the Gate Alliance are concerned taxpayers...

Queensland coal explorers win concession

Coal explorers have gained a government concession that could save them up to $114 million in the face of the global mining downturn. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources...

Landholders given right to object mines

Landholders will have the right to protect their key farm infrastructure from mining and community members will have their objection rights restored under legislation introduced to State Parliament...