Queensland opal mining hangs in the balance after major land acquisition

Queensland opal mining hangs in the balance after major land acquisition

Opal miners in outback Queensland are worried about the future of their industry, with a huge property used for mining being turned into a national park. The land was purchased by the state government using a 21-million-dollar anonymous donation, but it is also home to dozens of leasehold miners.


User: ABC NEWS (Australia)

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Uploaded: 2024-08-27

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