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Peabody Energy says it can't scale back its mining expansion near Woronora Dam without losing profitability, despite environmental and cultural concerns.
Peabody Energy says it cannot further scale back its proposed expansion of longwall mining near Woronora Dam without making the project unprofitable, despite strong environmental and cultural concerns.
The plan would extend operations at the Metropolitan Mine to 2031, preserving 400 jobs, but risks irreversible damage to sensitive ecosystems, including Swamp 106, a key groundwater-dependent area.
Environmental authorities and local groups warn of threats to biodiversity, stream flows, and Dharawal heritage sites, with 61% of 216 submissions opposing the project.
Peabody claims it has already made major concessions, forgoing $150 million in revenue, but insists further reductions would be economically unviable.
The company must now respond to final federal scientific advice and secure both state and federal approvals, including a new mining lease.
Peabody Energy dice que no puede reducir su expansión minera cerca de Woronora Dam sin perder rentabilidad, a pesar de las preocupaciones ambientales y culturales.