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Australia Halts China Owned Mine Expansion in Tasmania Over Environmental Outcry
The Australian Federal Government has temporarily ceased plans to prolong the life of a majority Chinese state-owned mine in Tasmania following public outcry over its proposal to decimate a section of rainforest.
The plan to extend the shelf life of Minerals and Metals Group’s (MMG) 85-year-old Rosebery Mine for another 40 years was put on hold after the Department of Environment found the project required assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act before it could proceed.
The zinc, copper, lead, and gold mine and the 500 workers it sustained required new space to store its waste, and intended to construct a 140-hectare dam to hold the mine’s tailings. The plan would see a total of 285 hectares of wilderness, including parts of the Tarkine rainforest, cleared in the process.
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Property industry welcomes funding commitment for ‘Girls in Property’ program
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed a $25,000 funding commitment from the Tasmanian Liberals, if re-elected, to help fund a pilot program of the ‘Girls in Property’ initiative for Tasmanian high school students.
The Girls in Property program, which has been run in mainland states by the Property Council, raises awareness amongst high school students about the raft of career paths available in the property industry.
Property Council of Australia’s Tasmanian Division Executive Director, Rebecca Ellston said the program is aimed at encouraging greater female participation in the property industry.