- Write by:
-
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 16:25:18
-
287 Visit
-
Print
Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has appointed a new chairperson and a deputy chairperson to the Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority (MLRA) board.
The MLRA is an independent authority that works with the community, industry and government to facilitate the rehabilitation of declared mines to ensure they are safe, stable and sustainable for future use.
Declared coal mines located in the Latrobe Valley region include Hazelwood, Loy Yang and Yallourn.
The MLRA board comprises of six members that oversee the implementation of the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy (LVRRS), which was released in 2020 and aims to outline policy and provide guidance to progress mine rehabilitation planning.
Joining the MLRA board is Therese Ryan, who has commenced a five-year term as chairperson. She replaced Professor Rae Mackay who had held the position since June 2020.
Jon Crosbie has also been appointed as deputy chairperson for a five-year period, replacing Christine Trotman who had also held the role since June 2020.
“The transition to renewables brings many opportunities for the Latrobe Valley including transforming the coal-fired power stations and mine sites for new uses,” D’Ambrosio said.
“We thank all former and current MLRA board members for their contribution to establishing the organisation and progressing mine rehabilitation planning in the Latrobe Valley.”
The Victorian Government released the first amendment to the LVRRS in October 2023, which was designed to reflect the context for coal mine rehabilitation, building on water access guidance and providing more certainty on the rehabilitation approval pathway.
- coal
- Source: Australian Mining
Short Link:
https://www.miningnews.ir/En/News/627996
![Whitehaven Coal sees higher prices on disruptions](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240723142535752.jpg&width=236&height=180)
Australia’s Whitehaven Coal said it expected higher prices for steelmaking coal in the near and medium term due to ...
![BHP posts second straight year of record iron ore production](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240723134042848.jpg&width=236&height=180)
BHP Group on Wednesday reported record annual iron ore production for a second consecutive year, helped by improved ...
![UK’s first coal mine in 30 years faces climate court test](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240723132524278.jpg&width=236&height=180)
Climate groups called a decision to open the UK’s first deep coal mine in more than three decades unlawful, claiming ...
![Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240721173143295.jpg&width=236&height=180)
A Polish coal miner trapped underground since Thursday was found alive by rescuers on Saturday, local media reported.
![Botswana eyes new export route to exploit huge coal resource](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240721173044358.jpg&width=236&height=180)
Three southern African nations signed a deal to proceed with a rail and port project to help land-locked Botswana export ...
![China pauses new coal-based steelmaking for first time in years](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240721170703156.jpeg&width=236&height=180)
China didn’t permit any coal-based steelmaking projects in the first half of the year for the first time since ...
![Teck jumps on buyback, debt plan after coal sale to Glencore](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240716145228213.jpg&width=236&height=180)
Shares of Teck Resources Ltd. jumped the most since April on the company’s plans to cut debt and return cash to ...
![Australian coal stocks rally on Anglo American mine explosion](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240716144741266.jpg&width=236&height=180)
Australian coal stocks are headed for their best week in years after a fire shut down one of country’s major mines, with ...
![Canada approves Glencore takeover of Teck coal unit, with conditions](/Incsys/Photo.aspx?image=/Uploads/News/20240716144027311.jpg&width=236&height=180)
To secure the approval, Glencore has agreed to maintain Canadian headquarters for Elk Valley Resources (EVR) for at ...
No comments have been posted yet ...