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Great Barrier Reef concern delays Rio's $1.4bn bauxite mine

Frik Els | November 20, 2012 | 8:22 pm Base Metals Australia Aluminum 

The Australian reports Rio Tinto's $1.4 billion South of Embley bauxite project has been delayed by one year. The decision comes after a ruling by Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke that changes the approval process for mining projects that could...

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