Watt gives Ulan extension the nod

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Minister clears Glencore to access more coal resources at Ulan

Modification 6 includes extending some of Ulan's longwall panels.

Modification 6 includes extending some of Ulan’s longwall panels. | Credits: Glencore

Federal environment minister Murray Watt has cleared Glencore’s Ulan underground longwall mine, near Mudgee in New South Wales, to continue operating until 2035 and extract up to 18.8 million tonnes per…

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