The NSW government has paid $100 million to put a stop to coal mining on prime agricultural land on the Liverpool Plains in the state's north-west.Farmers have long fought against the plan for the open cut mineThe government has paid Chinese company Shenhua $100 million to withdraw its lease application for the Watermark open cut mine at Breeza near Gunnedah.
American company Peabody operates the Wilpinjong mine in the area and some locals in the small town of Wollar haveMr Barilaro said more mining had been planned near Wollar last year when the government finalised its mining strategy and decided which parts of the state would see more or less exploration.
That is the right way to go. Australia need to seriously reconsider all mining titles and change it ownership laws to protect our resources from opportunities foreign investment.
Oh, they are really harsh to Chinese company. Vic Lib premise 1.3 billions to a company for not continue the contract.
We've got this sovereignty thing *nailed*
So we’re paying for our own country?
Why did we pay them 100 million? Just reject the application!
Money to burn