The mining company abandoned its project in the Lockyer Valley following protests by farmers.

A company based in the Southern Downs planned to expand sandstone extraction beyond its existing Rosehill quarry near Warwick. However, the company's management decided to terminate the project after reviewing objections from local residents, in particular, a young farmer, Daniel Storey, whose lands were affected by the development.

John Doherty, a manager and livestock producer, noted that despite the likely success in the Land Court, the company decided to abandon its plans. According to Doherty, who has personal experience with mines on his own property, he does not want to impose a business on landowners who oppose it. He emphasized that it is important to maintain normal relations with the surrounding community, and financial gain is not a priority in such situations.

This case has become an example of how the position of local communities influences the implementation of major projects. Previously, public opposition has led to the cancellation of a number of initiatives, including the Waratah Coal mine project in the Galilee Basin, the KEPCO development in the Bylong Valley, and the Moonlight Range wind farm in Queensland.

Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Sydney Linda Connor explains that resistance from rural residents is often caused by a deep attachment to their land and the perception of changes in the environment as an existential threat. The professor notes that existing government permits are often insufficient, as current planning regulations lack mechanisms to account for the interests of rural communities. For the project initiators in the Southern Downs, the experience gained was a confirmation that public approval is no less important than official government permits.