Controversial Maules Creek coal mine under investigation again over water use
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Controversial Maules Creek coal mine under investigation again over water use

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The controversial Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated again, this time following complaints about its groundwater use which the company denies. Key points: Natural Resource Access Regulator investigating Whitehaven's Maules Creek Coal Mine over groundwater use The mine has previously been investigated over its surface water use Farmers in the region say their groundwater has dried up since the mine opened The company has already been found by the NSW regulator to have allegedly taken surface water unlawfully. A briefing note prepared by the Natural Resources Access Regulator for the NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey said NRAR is seeking advice on potential "civil and/or criminal proceedings". Drought-stricken farmers say they are pleased that Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek mine is again under investigation for its water take. NRAR announced preliminary findings in September which "concluded alleged unlawful water take is occurring" of surface water at the Maules Creek mine.

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