The Queensland Government has undergone a preliminary view on unlisted public exploration company Fox Resources’ coal mineral development licence application in the Bundaberg region of Queensland.
After review, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington had decided it is not in the public interest to grant the licence.
Frecklington assumed responsibility for assessing the application to address a potential conflict of interest of the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Dale Last.
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is preparing a decision brief for consideration by the Attorney-General.
Under the mineral development licence 3040, Fox is seeking to drill five bore holes for exploration and conduct technical studies in accordance with Queensland Government regulations.
The company has previously stated that the activities will have minimal impact and would be conducted in accordance with “the highest environmental and regulatory standards”.
Executive Director Bruce Garlick says the company has continued to provide the government with all necessary information regarding the licence.
“All we ask is for a fair go, for our project to be treated on its merits without interference in the regulatory process, just like any other mining project in Queensland,” Garlick says.
Fox Resources is an Australian explorer focused on advancing the development of an underground, steelmaking coal mine northwest of Bundaberg, Queensland.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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