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NT Government approves McArthur River Mine expansion against advice of sacred sites authority
The Northern Territory Government has approved a major expansion of Glencore’s McArthur River zinc mine against the advice of its own sacred site authority, which says it has not cleared the work to go ahead.
Key points:
- Glencore has been given permission to expand its lead and zinc mine near Borroloola
- Traditional owners are angered and upset approval has been given despite their opposition
- The NT Government says approval must still be sought for some work that could damage sacred sites
The Government’s approval of the company’s mining management plan allows Glencore to double the size of its mining pit and waste rock dump at the lead and zinc mine near Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Announcing the approval on Thursday, NT Resources…
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