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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Matthew Kelly

Minister stops bid to kill Hunter coal mine expansion

The Environmental Defenders Office sought to overturn an approval allowing the expansion of Mt Pleasant mine. The Independent Planning Commision approved and application to extend the mine's life by 22 years to the end of 2048.

Environment groups have slammed federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek's refusal to stop the approvals of four coal projects, including the Mt Pleasant mine expansion near Muswellbrook.

The NSW Independent Planning Commission conditionally approved MACH Energy's expansion plans late last year.

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