Australia's top court blocks coal mine expansion on climate grounds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 10:00 · Archive

Australia's High Court has ruled against expanding a coal mine, citing climate damage.

Australia's High Court has rejected MACH Energy's plans to expand the Mount Pleasant coal mine and keep it operating until 2048. The company had sought to double the mine's output, but the court upheld a decision against the expansion, citing climate harm.

Campaigners say the ruling sets a significant precedent, requiring that climate damage be weighed in decisions about fossil fuel projects. The judgment marks a notable moment for climate considerations in Australia's regulatory processes.

How it is being reported

• Australia’s top court delivers historic ruling against coal mine expansionHigh Court upholds decision rejecting MACH Energy’s bid to keep Mount Pleasant mine running until 2048 and double its outputIndependent World · 7 Oct, 09:48
• Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harmCampaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 03:17

In this story: Australia · High Court · MACH Energy · Mount Pleasant

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