Mining company Bravus, formerly Adani, fined for “misinterpreting” environmental approval conditions

Mining company Adani, now known as Bravus, has paid a $26,000 fine for “misinterpreting” environmental approval conditions at its Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland.

The Federal Environment Department issued the company two infringement notices in October for failing to implement its species management plan.

The Department said the mining giant cleared land without surveying the area within an appropriate timeframe.

It said the company also failed to revise its species management measures as a result of ecological surveys.

“The Department takes non-compliance with approval conditions seriously,” it said in a statement.

“This penalty serves as a reminder that approval holders must comply with their approval conditions.”

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