Adani – now Bravus – strikes first coal seam at Carmichael mine in Galilee Basin

Bravus – formerly known as Adani – says it has struck coal for the first time at the Carmichael mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin. Key points: Bravus can begin mining after striking a coal seam at the Carmichael Mine, but its rail line to Abbot point remains incomplete Environmentalists say "holding up a few lumps of coal" is a meaningless publicity stunt given the company can't export it India will be the key buyer when operations get underway in earnest The milestone means the extraction of thermal coal at the 44,700-hectare site can begin. "Nearly two years ago today we received our final approvals to develop the Carmichael mine and rail project. "We want Adani and their investors and contractors to know that supporting the Carmichael Mine, they are supporting the destruction of Wangan and Jagalingou land, Queensland's precious water resources and the Great Barrier Reef," she said Ms Hungerford said opponents' fears were amplified by UNESCO's draft plan to label the reef as in danger.