20 farmers in Victoria's Mallee region voice concerns over planned open-cut mine for rare earths, affecting renewable energy tech, amid 16 public hearings.
20 farmers in Victoria's Mallee region expressed their concerns after 16 public hearings into a planned open-cut mine for mineral sands and rare earths. Located south of Swan Hill, the mine aims to extract neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium - key components for renewable energy tech like wind turbines and electric vehicles. Neighbors believe their rights have been ignored, and have three more days of public hearings to voice their concerns.
April 18, 2024
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