Fox Resources confirms no decision on Bundaberg mine location
Published by Will Owen,
Editor
World Coal,
Fox Resources has reiterated that no decision has been made on the location of its potential steelmaking coal mine north-west of Bundaberg, with the company subject to a multi-year regulatory assessment process applied to every other proposed resource project in Queensland.
The project is currently at an exploration stage, with Fox committed to pursuing a project that puts priority on local employment and businesses while sustainably co-existing with agriculture, other land uses and the environment.
Under the company’s mineral development licence (MDL) 3040 application, it is seeking to drill five bore holes for exploration purposes. All drilling will be conducted in accordance with government regulations concerning health and safety and environmental management.
Commenting on recent false claims, Bruce Garlick, Fox’s Executive Director, said:
“Fox Resources completely rejects uninformed speculation regarding the potential location of a new mine near Bundaberg. The company is at the MDL stage of resource appraisal, which is not a mining lease. The process for project assessment has not even started and it could take up to a decade before any decision to go ahead.
“Like any other resource project, Fox Resources’ project will be subject to a full environmental impact statement process through the Queensland and Australian Government regulatory bodies. The process is extensive and covers all aspects of the project including water, noise and dust, and it includes multiple opportunities for community and public comment.
“All Fox Resources is seeking is a fair go – to be treated the same as any other exploration company. We are adhering to the government process and expect to be regulated the same way as any other mineral exploration company.”
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/11072024/fox-resources-confirms-no-decision-on-bundaberg-mine-location/
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