Tarkine iron ore mine can proceed

THE Federal Court in Tasmania has dismissed an appeal by conservation groups against the Riley Creek mine in the Tarkine.

THE Tasmanian government has applauded a court decision that will allow an iron ore mine development in the state's Tarkine region to go ahead.

THE Federal Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by a coalition of environment groups against the Riley Creek mine proceeding in the wilderness area in Tasmania's northwest.