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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.