Justice Marshall in the Federal Court has granted a temporary injunction order to immediately stop construction at the proposed Nelson Bay River iron ore mine in the Tarkine.
Proponent Shree Minerals had confirmed that it had commenced work, despite the Federal Court case challenging the legality of the Federal Environment Minister’s approval for the project.
The injunction application will continue to be heard again on 21st May 2013.
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