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Queensland opal mining hangs in the balance after major land acquisition

Aug. 28, 2024 - 08:53 By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Opal miners in outback Queensland are worried about the future of their industry, with a huge property used for mining being turned into a national park. The land was purchased by the state government using a 21-million-dollar anonymous donation, but it is also home to dozens of leasehold miners.