The NSW Environment Protection Authority has taken Peabody’s Wambo coal mine to court over a mine blast that allegedly affected nearby residents last year.
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EPA questioned over BHP Mt Arthur pollution case
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has faced criticism for failing to publically reveal details of a pollution case with BHP.
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EPA approves Gorgon expansion
Even before completion, the Gorgon LNG project has been given the nod for expansion to a fourth train.
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AGL suspends fracking after harmful chemicals detected
AGL has suspended fracking at its Waukivory project after detecting BTEX chemicals in four pilot wells and a water storage tank.
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Polaris Metals iron ore development rejected by EPA
A proposal for a new iron ore mine in Western Australia has been rejected by the EPA on grounds of irreversible impact on flora and fauna.
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EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
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WA EPA gives greenlight to rare earths project
Northern Minerals' Browns Range rare earths project has been given EPA approval.
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Orica fined $750 000 over chemical spills
Orica has been fined more than half a million dollars for a series of chemical spills at its Kooragang Island and Port Botany facilities.
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Water used to fight Hazelwood coal mine fire contaminated, concern for firefighters
A firefighter has had surgery on his hand after developing septicaemia as revelations emerge that the water being used to fight the Hazelwood coal mine fire is contaminated.
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NSW dust control standards ramp up
Amid growing community concerns over the potential health impacts dust generated by mining activities has, the environmental watchdog has launched the next stage of its dust management agenda.
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Orica to start remediation at Botany
Remediation works will begin at Orica’s Botany plant this month after the company received approval from the Environment Protection Authority.
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Hunter residents potentially exposed to toxic fumes and dust
Falling air quality in the Hunter Valley has angered health professionals who are demanding increased protection for residents from mining dust and blast chemicals.
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Claims creek spill could have been avoided
According to a coalition of farmers and environmentalists recent discharges of sediment-laden stormwater from a Southern Tablelands gold mine could have been avoided if the company responsible hadn’t relied on inaccurate rainfall measurements.
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