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Nick Gibbs

Palmer's Waratah coal mine denied environmental licence

A major coal mine backed by Clive Palmer for Queensland has been refused an environmental licence. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A major coal mine that was the subject of a landmark court battle fought on climate change and human rights grounds has been denied an environmental licence.

The Clive Palmer-backed Waratah mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin had its environmental authority application rejected on Monday.

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