Wednesday, December 21

Marmion backs EPA decision on proposed mid-west coal mine

The Greens and conservationists have hailed a decision to reject a coal mine in Western Australia's mid-west on grounds it could endanger wildlife and contaminate ground water.

WA Environment Minister Bill Marmion announced on Tuesday he would back the Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA) earlier recommendation to reject the proposed Central West Coal mine south of Eneabba.

The decision is not binding, and Mr Marmion still needs to consult with other authorities on whether the mine will go ahead or not.


Sydney Morning Herald

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