Media Releases
Secrecy and misinformation exposed by CSG groundwater contamination
March 11, 2014
Reports that stock have been drinking from an aquifer polluted by uranium and other toxic materials in the Pilliga proves that the farming community is at risk because of secrecy and misinformation from CSG companies, the Lock the Gate Alliance said today.
Read MoreFormer QLD Mines Inspector backs Ipswich fire warning
March 11, 2014
A former Queensland mines inspector has backed Lock the Gate Alliance (LTG) warnings about the threat of fires at coal mines. Jim Leggate worked for the Queensland state government as a senior coal mines rehabilitation inspector from 1986 and was chairman of the state’s...
Read MoreFarmers Tell Santos to Leave North West After CSG Contamination
March 10, 2014
Farmers across north-west NSW have today told Santos to leave the region immediately and called for strong action by the NSW Government after it was confirmed on Saturday that Santos CSG activities have contaminated groundwater in the Pilliga. Two local farmers, Mark and Cherie...
Read MoreLessons for Queensland in toxic coal seam gas contamination
March 09, 2014
Queensland should heed a strong warning following disturbing media reports yesterday that coal seam gas company, Santos was fined for contaminating an aquifer with uranium and other toxic heavy metals. See here
Read MoreProven: Pilliga groundwater contaminated by Santos CSG
March 08, 2014
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling for all coal seam gas exploration in NSW to stop immediately after proof emerged today that Santos have contaminated groundwater in the Pilliga.
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