There was a time when a resource project proponent could conduct its environmental studies, fill out its application forms and then go about arranging project finance whilst waiting for government approvals to roll in.
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BHP gains EPA nod for up to 100 years of Pilbara operations
Mining giant BHP has received a recommendation of approval for the next 50 to 100 years of Pilbara mining operations from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
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Ulan coal mine sees underground approvals
Glencore’s Ulan coal mine has received the greenlight for a modification application to expand its underground mine.
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Adani mine reaches approvals milestone
Adani’s Carmichael mega coal mine has taken a step forward after it reached agreements with all landholders.
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Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley Warkworth extension gets greenlight
The proposed expansion of Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine has been given the go ahead by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission.
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Springvale coal mine receives final approvals
Centennial Coal has seen its Springvale and Mandalong coal mines win extension approvals.
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Carmichael mine gets the greenlight
Environment minister Greg Hunt has once again approved Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
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Springvale coal mine gets PAC approvals
Centennial Coal’s Springvale coal mine in Lithgow has received Planning Assessment Commission approval for its planned expansion.
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Rio Tinto trashes changes to the NSW mining policy
Rio Tinto has labelled changes to the NSW Environmental Planning policy as “ill-conceived”, stating it creates further uncertainty for Mount Thorley Warkworth employees.
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Moolarben coal mine gets lease approvals
Yancoal’s Moolarben coal mine has been granted a mining lease for its Stage Two project.
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Drayton South gets state approval
Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
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PAC to hold third public hearing on Mount Thorley Warkworth expansion
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a third public hearing on plans to extend Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.
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WA sees quick exploration licence assessments
Western Australia has more than halved the time take to grant exploration licences in the state.
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Queensland launch new online approvals system
Queensland has launched a new online mining tenure management system.
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Mine workers could return to site after extension approval
The Department of Planning has said mining at Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine should be allowed to continue for a further 13 years.
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Carmichael approvals overturned by oversight
The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning's Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
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MMG to build $1.4bn zinc mine in QLD
MMG is set to build a $1.4 billion zinc mine in northwest Queensland.
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Mungana get mining lease greenlight
Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
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Excelsior Gold’s mining proposal approved
Excelsior Gold’s Bardoc South mining proposal has been approved by the WA DMP.
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New Acland coal mine approvals in question
The Queensland Labor government has announced it is reviewing approvals for the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
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