Silver mine near Mudgee faces relocation demand over lead exposure risks
The Independent Planning Commission concluded a three-day hearing into a proposed silver and lead mine near Mudgee this week. A University of Queensland professor recommended relocating Lue Public School, citing unacceptable lead exposure risks two kilometres from the site. Mine owner Silver Mines Limited argued the project poses very low health risks and includes multiple monitoring layers.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 19:37 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 19:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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