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flag Peabody Energy says it can't scale back its mining expansion near Woronora Dam without losing profitability, despite environmental and cultural concerns.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Environmental authorities and local groups warn of threats to biodiversity, stream flows, and Dharawal heritage sites, with 61% of 216 submissions opposing the project. flag Peabody claims it has already made major concessions, forgoing $150 million in revenue, but insists further reductions would be economically unviable. flag The company must now respond to final federal scientific advice and secure both state and federal approvals, including a new mining lease.

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