Dartbrook underground mine reopening questioned by Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter shire councils

Ian Kirkwood
August 7 2018 - 8:00am
LONG ROAD AHEAD: Australian Pacific Coal wants to reopen Dartbrook underground as a bord-and-pillar mine, rather than a longwall.
LONG ROAD AHEAD: Australian Pacific Coal wants to reopen Dartbrook underground as a bord-and-pillar mine, rather than a longwall.

MUSWELLBROOK and Upper Hunter shire councils have told the planning department about their concerns over the possible reopening of Dartbrook underground mine, while stopping short of opposing the project.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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