Climate protesters return to mining conference after day of injuries, arrests

Climate activists have returned to picket outside a Melbourne mining conference, as tension between them and police grows.

Protesters and police outside the The International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Protesters and police outside the The International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on Wednesday. Source: AAP

Climate activists have resumed their demonstrations outside a Melbourne mining conference after a day which saw tense clashes between protesters and police.

Almost 50 people were arrested on Tuesday outside the International Mining and Resources Conference, and a protester and two officers were taken to hospital after being injured.

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