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John Dalton on a part of the proposed mine site which Moreton Resources believes is abundant in pests and weeds (Photo: KCCG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 22, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group says a recent statement submitted to the ASX by Moreton Resources about its Kingaroy coal mine contains “errors and generalisations” that could mislead investors.<\/p>\n

The ASX statement, which was issued by Moreton Resources last Monday, says a selection of land the company has studied contains pest species, is abundant in weeds and highly eroded.<\/p>\n

It also says its sample is “reflective of the quality of land and the potential impact such a project is expected to have”.<\/p>\n

However, local residents and farmers who have farmed the land for decades believe the assessment is flawed and misleading and, if unchallenged, could undermine the community\u2019s opposition to the mine being built just a few kilometres from the edge of town.<\/p>\n

The KCCG says the roadside area sampled by the company is not high in weeds, pests and erosion, nor is it reflective of the area to be mined.<\/p>\n

At a recent meeting, the KCCG identified several statements which they think contain errors of judgment and “unsubstantiated generalisations” that are potentially misleading.<\/p>\n

The KCCG believes that:<\/strong><\/p>\n