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REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Mine plans to go ahead

Meandu Mine owners Stanwell have received federal approval for their King 2 East mine expansion. (Supplied: Stanwell)

The Federal Government has given the green light to Stanwell's extension of its Meandu Mine project at Tarong, approving a […]

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