Blackwater mine extension proposal advances - Industry Queensland

Blackwater mine extension proposal advances - Industry Queensland

Whitehaven Coal is progressing the paperwork for an extension project at its Blackwater operation that would give it access to another 200Mt of coal and take mining out until 2055. The Blackwater North Extension Project's referral for approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act is open for public comment until May 20. The project would involve extending open-cut operations within the northern section of the existi…