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ML 70259 · PLUMTREE EAST

ML 70259 (PLUMTREE EAST) is a Queensland mining lease held by PEABODY (BURTON COAL) PTY LTD (Peabody Energy group). Status granted, granted 2 September 2004, expires 31 December 2043. 956 ha in the Bowen Basin area. Commodities: Coal. Environmental authority EPML00879213.

Type
Mining lease
Coal or oil shale
Status
Granted
Holder
PEABODY (BURTON COAL) PTY LTD
Parent group
Peabody Energy
Project or name
PLUMTREE EAST
Lodged
18 December 2000
Granted
2 September 2004
Expires
31 December 2043
Area
956.50 hectares (9.6 km²)
Region
Bowen Basin
Commodities
Coal
Native title
Section 31 Agreement
Environmental authority
EPML00879213 Granted
Geological Survey data
12 company reports, 3 boreholes within or naming this tenure
Location
-21.70084, 148.18059 (centre)
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