PHOTO: Macquarie Marshes graziers say the wetland is unsuitable for mining. IMAGE: River McCrossen
Hopes for a quick outcome to the legal battle over mineral exploration in the Macquarie Marshes have been dashed as the case between Canadian-owned Australian Consolidated Gold Holdings (ACGH) and the NSW government appears set to head into next year.
Since an initial court date on 11 November in the Land and Environment Court, the case has gone through procedural hearings, although no significant orders have been made.
The court goes on vacation on 23 December and the new court term will begin on 3 February…