Minns accused of bypassing high court ruling with laws to allow NSW mine to increase coal production by 32%
The premier, Chris Minns, said the bill would authorise MACH Energy to increase the annual coal output at its Mount Pleasant coalmine by 4m tonnes to 16.5MT…
According to The Guardian, the premier, Chris Minns, said the bill would authorise MACH Energy to increase the annual coal output at its Mount Pleasant coalmine by 4m tonnes to 16.5MT per year…
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include NSW, Mount Pleasant and Chris Minns.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- NSW, Mount Pleasant, Chris Minns, South Wales Hunter
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- Environment
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