A LEAKED report suggests BHP Billiton is modifying plans to develop its coal mine in north western New South Wales.
According to the document, BHP will withdraw from longwall and open cut mining proposals in its exploration licence area.
The company has been battling with property owners in Caroona about the damage exploration and mining processes will cause to the environment.
The miner has since narrowed the area of land it wants to explore for coal, which BHP hopes will ease farmers’ fears.
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