The Latest Breaking News from MACH Energy

Hunter mine gets six year extension approved

The extension will allow the Hunter mine extract an additional two million tonnes of coal each year until 2032.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 15

Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide

Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers across the country.

The Conversation · May 12

Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

AAP · May 12

Bid to block coal mine digging deeper for longer fails

A decision to extend the life and double the output of an open-cut coal mine has been upheld by a court that was unable to rule on the plan's merits.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

Energy giant preparing 'insurance policy' for Hunter coal mine appeal

Court due to rule on Mt Pleasant expansion appeal next week.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16, 2024

Environmental groups apply to take Tanya Plibersek to high court over coalmine approvals

Minister should have assessed climate damage that would be caused by two large developments, advocates say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

$700M MACH Energy dispute with construction group Supreme Court trial date

Claims and counter claims have mounted over the 2017 contract

Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2024

King coal accused of dodging detailed scrutiny of mine expansion plans

Critics accuse mining companies of using 'modifications loophole'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2024

Court asked to reject 'drug dealers defence' for mine approvals

Mt Pleasant will become the largest producing coal mine in Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2023

Minister faces court over coal mines' climate harms

A small conservation group is challenging Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek in court, arguing she failed to adequately consider fossil fuel harms to nature.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023