Climate · Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia · October 8, 2026

Australia's High Court blocks coal mine expansion over export emissions

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 6, 8:00 PM ET

Australia's High Court rejected MACH Energy's appeal to expand the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales. It found planners failed to properly consider emissions from burning the exported coal overseas.

Why it matters

The ruling could make overseas 'scope 3' emissions a factor in approving fossil fuel projects in a major coal exporter.

Background

Australia is one of the world's largest coal exporters. Climate groups have used the courts to challenge mine approvals over their contribution to global emissions.

The story so far

1. Oct 7Australian High Court blocks coal mine expansion over export emissions
2. Oct 8Australia's High Court blocks coal mine expansion over export emissions

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Sources

• France 24 ↗October 7, 2026

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