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Controversial mineral sands mine at Glenaladale rejected in East Gippsland Shire Council vote – ABC News
East Gippsland Shire Council rejects a proposed mineral sands mine east of Melbourne, but the final decision rests with the Planning Minister.
The East Gippsland Shire Council has voted to oppose a controversial mineral sands mine at Glenaladale, 260 kilometres east of Melbourne.
Key points:
- A newly elected East Gippsland Shire Council votes to oppose a mineral sands mine
- An group opposed to the mine says Kalbar Operations does not have a social licence to develop the mine
- A six-week environmental hearing is set down to begin in March
Kalbar Operations wants to build a 1,675-hectare mine to extract mineral products such as zircon and rare…
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