Sydney coalmine expansion plan raises water catchment concerns

Peabody wants to extend Metropolitan coalmine with 22 additional longwalls until 2044.

Why it mattersSydney residents depend on this water catchment. Any mining impact could affect the city's water supply.

AustraliaA major Australian energy and steel supply project that affects Sydney's water security and hundreds of jobs is under review.

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