Articles for New Hope Group

New Acland Coal Mine company to rehabilitate land after alleged 'unauthorised disturbances'
2 years, 6 months ago

New Acland Coal Mine company to rehabilitate land after alleged 'unauthorised disturbances'

ABC  

A Brisbane-based mining company has agreed to spend more than $2 million to rehabilitate land in southern Queensland after an investigation into alleged illegal mining. Key points: New Hope Group agrees to rehabilitate more than 100 hectares of land at its New Acland Coal Mine The deal with the Queensland government follows investigations into "alleged unauthorised disturbances" The company says …

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Coal mining company New Hope Group says it's ready for controversial mine expansion, opponents say obstacles remain
2 years, 6 months ago

Coal mining company New Hope Group says it's ready for controversial mine expansion, opponents say obstacles remain

ABC  

Mining company New Hope Group says it is one step closer to approval of its controversial Stage 3 coal mine expansion in Queensland's Darling Downs after a report by the Coordinator General was handed down. Key points: After five months of extensive consultation, New Hope Group says the government can now finalise a new coal mine The controversial New Acland …

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Land Court gives conditional green light to New Acland coal mine expansion but farmers vow to maintain 'existential fight'
3 years ago

Land Court gives conditional green light to New Acland coal mine expansion but farmers vow to maintain 'existential fight'

ABC  

The Queensland Land Court has conditionally approved the controversial expansion of the New Acland coal mine on the Darling Downs. Key points: The Land Court says the New Acland expansion can go ahead, with conditions New Hope Group says a number of steps are required before approvals are granted Landholder groups say they're disappointed with the decision but not surprised …

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High Court orders fresh hearings into approvals for New Acland coal mine expansion
3 years, 10 months ago

High Court orders fresh hearings into approvals for New Acland coal mine expansion

ABC  

The High Court has ordered fresh hearings into the planned expansion of a controversial coal mine on Queensland's Darling Downs, potentially putting a halt to the project. Key points: A group of Darling Downs landholders win their appeal against the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine The mine's owners, New Hope Group, has been seeking approvals for the …

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Controversial New Acland Coal mine issued with pre-enforcement letter following alleged illegal mining
4 years, 5 months ago

Controversial New Acland Coal mine issued with pre-enforcement letter following alleged illegal mining

ABC  

Controversial Queensland miner New Acland Coal, based 180 kilometres west of Brisbane, has been issued with a pre-enforcement letter following allegations of illegal mining. Key points: The mine will have 14 days to provide more information about its operation Last week the ABC revealed that both Federal and State environment departments were investigating 'potential non-compliance' at the mine's West Pit …

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New Acland Coal operation under investigation after allegations of illegal mining
4 years, 6 months ago

New Acland Coal operation under investigation after allegations of illegal mining

ABC  

A controversial Queensland coal mine is being investigated for potential non-compliance with its licence, which opponents allege has unlawfully mined $500 million of coal in an area for which they never applied. Key points: New Acland Coal is under investigation by state and federal regulators for potential non-compliance with its licence Opponents allege the mine's West Pit is outside the …

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