Author Archives: YPLandowners

Mining on prime agricultural land COMMEND the Country Times on the accurate coverage of the meeting of YP grain growers at Arthurton on July 16. That farmers within such a viable and fertile region as Yorke Peninsula are threatened by … Continued

LOCKING THE GATE… Speakers at a recent meeting of farmers to discuss mining’s potential impacts on Yorke Peninsula, and Yorke Peninsula Land Owners’ Group members, Graham Mattschoss, Brenton Davey, Joy Wundersitz, Family First MLC Robert Brokenshire, Elden Oster, Stewart Lodge, … Continued

  Mine Regulator Under Fire SA’S mining regulatory regime has a conflicted lead regulator and lacks transparency, according to Environmental Defenders Office principal solicitor Melissa Ballantyne. The EDO’s stance on the issue, submitted to the Natural Resources Committee inquiring into … Continued

FARMERS’ fears about prime agricultural land being taken over by mining companies are increasing, prompting some on Yorke Peninsula to call a meeting to discuss the issue. Landowners surrounding the Hillside mine near Ardrossan have been attending public information sessions … Continued

Brenton and Sue Davey were invited to attend and speak at the Conservation Council SA Earth Hour Dinner at the Joinery on the 28th of March. Brenton spoke on the fight he and his family have been going through to stop … Continued

Stock Journal Link “Rex Minerals cannot undertake any mining or construction on land until they have reached an agreement with the landowner or by an order of the court,” the spokesperson said.    

EPA accused of overstepping its authority Tasmania’s environment watchdog has been accused of acting outside of its jurisdiction when it changed conditions imposed on a mining permit for a development in Tasmania’s west.  Read More Is it possible this could … Continued

    Rex Minerals founder and director Steven Olsen, at Hillside recently, has responded to criticism against the company and its mining proposal.   REX Minerals founder and director Steven Olsen has denied numerous claims made by opponents of its … Continued