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ML 70049 · YONGALA

ML 70049 (YONGALA) is a Queensland mining lease held by SUNGELA PTY LTD (Thungela Resources group). Status granted, granted 28 January 1993, expires 31 January 2028. 1,648 ha in the Bowen Basin area. Commodities: Coal. Environmental authority EPML00732813.

Type
Mining lease
Coal or oil shale
Status
Granted
Holder
SUNGELA PTY LTD
Parent group
Thungela Resources (known subsidiary)
Project or name
YONGALA
Purpose
mining coal; also loading facilities or railway (LOADFA), treatment plant or mill (TRPLNT)
Lodged
25 June 1992
Granted
28 January 1993
Expires
31 January 2028
Area
1,648.00 hectares (16.5 km²)
Region
Bowen Basin
Commodities
Coal
Native title
Granted before 1 January 1994
Environmental authority
EPML00732813 Granted
Location
-23.36756, 148.53593 (centre)
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