Spanner in the works?, page-3

no spanner


Alcoa has known of this for some time , and the WA govnuts have ensured that the mine will continue to operate during the EPA ‘s review.

What is your purpose for scare mongering?


The assessment will include a longer-than-usual 10-week public consultation period for Alcoa's environmental review document because of the potential impact on the Northern Jarrah Forest and the high level of community interest.

"The EPA has also decided to conduct in-person briefings with community groups to ensure all information and concerns are captured in the assessment," Prof Tonts said.

The Cook government last week gave Alcoa an exemption to continue its mining operations with strict controls during the review, saying it would protect jobs.