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Queensland mining lease

ML 70121 · RIVERSIDE TAILINGS EXTENSION AREA

ML 70121 (RIVERSIDE TAILINGS EXTENSION AREA) is a Queensland mining lease held by BHP COAL PTY LTD (BHP group). Status granted, granted 5 December 1996, expires 31 December 2035. 90 ha in the Bowen Basin area. Commodities: Coal. Environmental authority EPML00853413.

Type
Mining lease
Coal or oil shale
Status
Granted
Holder
BHP COAL PTY LTD
Parent group
BHP (known subsidiary)
Project or name
RIVERSIDE TAILINGS EXTENSION AREA
Purpose
mining coal; also tailings or settling dam (TAILDM)
Lodged
21 August 1995
Granted
5 December 1996
Expires
31 December 2035
Area
90.24 hectares (0.9 km²)
Region
Bowen Basin
Commodities
Coal
Native title
100% exclusive land
Environmental authority
EPML00853413 Granted
Location
-21.7407, 147.94308 (centre)
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