The State Government holds just $3.3 billion in environmental rehabilitation bonds for all mines in the state

Matthew Kelly
Updated May 6 2021 - 7:07pm, first published 1:00pm
A deep problem: The NSW Audit Office has warned security deposits were not sufficient to cover the risks associated with mine rehabilitation.
A deep problem: The NSW Audit Office has warned security deposits were not sufficient to cover the risks associated with mine rehabilitation.

Up to $25 billion could be needed to fill and rehabilitate the Upper Hunter's 23 final voids when open-cut mining ends, a new Australia Institute report has found.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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