The Land Court will provide recommendations regarding a bid to mine manganese ore in Central Queensland.
The Land Court will provide recommendations regarding a bid to mine manganese ore in Central Queensland.
Following Genesis Resources’ application for a mining lease close to Gladstone, its Regional Council raised concerns with the mining registrar.
The council said that while there are a number of historical manganese iron ore mines in the area, significant amounts of Genesis’ 32 hectare application would cover urban and residential locations.
According to the ABC, a spokeswoman from the DEEDI stated that as two objections had been received, the Land Court will carry out a hearing into the matter.