Mine not approved

Mine not approved

Kalbar Operations’ proposed mineral sands mine at Glenalaladale has been knocked back.
State Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, last week said the project will not proceed as it would have unacceptable risks to the environment.
Mr Wynne accepted the independent advisory committee recommendation that found the project would significantly impact local wildlife, vegetation, air quality, agriculture and horticulture.
The assessment also concluded the project would have posed significant risks to surface water downstream of the proposed mine. 

IMAGE: Mine Free Glenaladale members are celebrating news the proposed mineral sands mine has been knocked back by Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne. (PS)

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