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Newcastle University's Global Centre for Environmental Remediation head Professor Ravi Naidu says NSW government bond system holds less than half of what is needed to rehabilitate Hunter mines

Donna Page
July 16 2022 - 5:00am
SHORTFALL: Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment chief executive Professor Ravi Naidu estimates government-held bonds would not cover half the cost of mine site rehabilitation.
SHORTFALL: Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment chief executive Professor Ravi Naidu estimates government-held bonds would not cover half the cost of mine site rehabilitation.

When major coal mine projects fail or close without notice, they often leave a path of destruction.

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Donna Page

Donna Page

Investigative journalist at the Newcastle Herald

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