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ML 1760 · BLACKWATER

ML 1760 (BLACKWATER) is a Queensland mining lease held by WHITEHAVEN BLACKWATER PTY LTD (Whitehaven Coal group). Status granted, granted 1 January 1967, expires 31 December 2029. 161 ha in the Bowen Basin area. Commodities: Coal. Environmental authority EPML00717813.

Type
Mining lease
Coal or oil shale
Status
Granted
Holder
WHITEHAVEN BLACKWATER PTY LTD
Parent group
Whitehaven Coal
Project or name
BLACKWATER
Purpose
mining coal; also gaseous hydrocarbons (GASHYD)
Lodged
5 December 1966
Granted
1 January 1967
Expires
31 December 2029
Area
160.60 hectares (1.6 km²)
Region
Bowen Basin
Commodities
Coal
Native title
Private ILUA
Previous references
ML113CLER
Environmental authority
EPML00717813 Granted
Location
-23.69432, 148.78925 (centre)
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