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Narrabri Coal Operations Pty Ltd

EL6243 (1992) – 30km southeast of Narrabri - Construction of unauthorised tracks, failure to rehabilitate drill sites and drilling of bore holes in contrary to exploration activity approval conditions.

Date of incident
Decision date
Offence/allegation details
9 x Contravention of section 378EA of Mining Act 1992 by aiding and abetting commission of an offence under section 378D of the Mining Act 1992.
Status/outcome
Guilty plea to all charges. Convicted and fines a total of $240,000 and ordered to pay the prosecutor's costs.
Further information

Date of incident: From 22 February 2015

Land and Environment Court of NSW decision: [2021] NSWLEC85

Finalised

Narrabri Coal Pty Ltd

EL6243 (1992) – 30km southeast of Narrabri - Construction of unauthorised tracks, failing to rehabilitate drill sites and drilling of bore holes contrary to exploration activity approval conditions.

Date of incident
Decision date
Offence/allegation details
10 x Contravention of section 378D(1) of Mining Act 1992 by failing to comply with conditions of an activity approval for EL 6243.
Status/outcome
Guilty plea to all charges. Convicted and fines a total of $132,500 and ordered to pay the prosecutor's costs.
Further information

Land and Environment Court of NSW decision: [2021] NSWLEC 85

Finalised

Wollongong Coal Limited; Wongawilli Coal Pty Ltd

Russell Vale Colliery; Wingawilli Colliery, near Wollongong - Failed to pay rent and levies on time.

Date of incident
Decision date
Offence/allegation details
Contravention of section 292C of Mining Act 1992.
Status/outcome
Proceedings discontinued in Local Court of NSW. Regulator decision to accept an Enforceable Undertaking.
Finalised