UNDERGROUND

MMG loses out as TSF plans up in air

MMG, the mining company with plans to expand the Rosebery metals mine in Tasmania, has hit a bump in the road after the environmental watchdog said it would delay assessing the impact of the project.

 The "suspension" of the federal government approval process comes days after activists protested outside environment minister Sussan Ley's office.

The "suspension" of the federal government approval process comes days after activists protested outside environment minister Sussan Ley's office.

  The Rosebery gold, zinc, copper and lead mine has been operating for more than 85 years. Without the Tasmanian Environmental Protection Authority and federal government support, MMG's planned expansion...

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