Government allows extension of coal mines as minister boasts of no new approvals

Minutes after officially recommending a “greenfield” coal mine be approved in Queensland, and approving extensions to three others, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek boldly declared no new coal mines have been approved in 2024. Minutes after officially recommending a “greenfield” coal mine be approved in Queensland, and approving extensions to three others, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek boldly declared no new coal mines have been approved in 2024. Coal, Mining Environmental Issues, Energy Industry Latest business news