Minerals Council of Australia urges government to address environmental approval concerns, cites industry growth threats from restrictive policies.

The Minerals Council of Australia has urged the government to address concerns over environmental approval processes, citing tensions between the mining sector and the center-left government. CEO Tania Constable criticized restrictive policies, including industrial relations changes and royalty increases, which she claims threaten industry growth. Despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's focus on clean energy and battery minerals, challenges persist as mines are being mothballed amid low prices and high energy costs.

September 09, 2024
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