Radiation fears, contentious business practices at the heart of proposed mineral sands mine hearing from toe ring Watch Video

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✓ Published: 22-Apr-2024

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A surge in applications to mine and explore for mineral sands in Victoria has got alarm bells ringing over the future of prime farming land. Six different proposals are at various stages of development as mining companies chase the critical minerals needed globally for the manufacture of batteries and other technologies. But farmers say the land in question is key cropping country and are worried about the impact on their existing farms.