CQ farmers celebrate after proposed Baralaba South coal mine falls flat

Ben Harden
Updated April 30 2021 - 5:24pm, first published 5:00pm
A central Queensland community, 150km outside of Rockhampton, is celebrating after the Mount Ramsay Coal Company, which is owned by American insurance behemoth Liberty Mutual chose to put the proposed Baralaba South coal mine project on hold.
A central Queensland community, 150km outside of Rockhampton, is celebrating after the Mount Ramsay Coal Company, which is owned by American insurance behemoth Liberty Mutual chose to put the proposed Baralaba South coal mine project on hold.

A central Queensland community has welcomed the news that the company behind the Baralaba South coal mine proposal chose not to submit an 'Environmental Impact Statement', which was due on Friday 30 April.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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