05 APRIL 2013abc.net.au
No guarantee on Steve Irwin reserve's safety from mining
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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Queensland Mines Minister Andrew Cripps has refused to rule out mining in the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve on Cape York in the state's far north.
More than 600 people, led by Terri Irwin, had signed a petition calling on the Government to ensure no mining applications would be approved in the area.
Cape Alumina is conducting environmental assessments for a proposed bauxite project on part of the reserve.
It has been declared a "significant project" by the Queensland coordinator-general.
Mr Cripps has responded to the petition, saying the project will undergo rigorous assessment to ensure the environment and native title rights are protected.
More than 600 people, led by Terri Irwin, had signed a petition calling on the Government to ensure no mining applications would be approved in the area.
Cape Alumina is conducting environmental assessments for a proposed bauxite project on part of the reserve.
It has been declared a "significant project" by the Queensland coordinator-general.
Mr Cripps has responded to the petition, saying the project will undergo rigorous assessment to ensure the environment and native title rights are protected.
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