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Fairhill and Wilton gain Qld approval

THE QUEENSLAND government has approved Futura Resources’ Fairhill and Wilton projects near Emerald, which together will produce up to 3 million tonnes per annum of metallurgical coal.

 Construction is set to begin in early 2023, with coal production expected within six months and transported through the Port of Gladstone.

Construction is set to begin in early 2023, with coal production expected within six months and transported through the Port of Gladstone.

Queensland resources minister Scott Stewart said the mines would create up to 130 regional jobs and be a boost for the regional economy. "This investment is a strong vote of confidence in the Queensland...

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