Glencore's Hail Creek Mine Expansion Approved by Queensland Government Amid Environmental Concerns
The Queensland government has approved the expansion of Glencore's Hail Creek coal mine, which threatens significant koala habitat and is associated with high methane emissions. The project will disrupt nearly 680 hectares and mine an additional 29 million tonnes of coal over three years. Despite concerns from environmentalists regarding methane leaks and habitat destruction, the government deemed the climate impact 'low' compared to global emissions. The expansion still requires federal approval, with significant opposition from conservationists urging rejection.
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Glencore's Hail Creek coal mine expansion in central Queensland has received state approval, allowing it to disrupt nearly 680 hectares, including critical koala habitat, and extract an additional 29 million tonnes of coal over the next three years. Environmental groups express concerns over the mine's high methane emissions, which are reportedly much higher than Glencore's reports.
The Queensland government stated that the climate impact of the extension is 'low' compared to global emissions. The project is pending federal approval, as conservationists call for intervention to protect the environment and local wildlife.
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