‘We Can’t Let It Fail’: More Government Cash for Coal Mine

Published on December 2, 2023

The West Australian (WA) government will fork out a further $220 million (US$146 million) to prop up a failed coal mine that is critical for electricity generation. Premier Roger Cook said the grants will enable Griffin Coal, which called in receivers last year, to continue operations at its Collie mine until June 2026 and save the jobs of hundreds of workers. But he warned support for the debt-laden mine wouldn’t be extended past that date. “It is disappointing that the private companies involved in Griffin have been unable to find a commercial solution to their problems, despite significant support from government,” Mr. Cook said on Dec. 1....

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