Traditional owners claim Queensland government breaching human rights over potential Adani contamination
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Traditional owners claim Queensland government breaching human rights over potential Adani contamination

ABC  

In short: The Queensland government has refused to suspend Adani's coal mining operations despite experts finding evidence of potential contamination of the Doongmabulla Springs. The Queensland government has refused to suspend Adani's coal mining operations despite experts finding evidence of potential contamination of the Doongmabulla Springs. Traditional owners of Adani's Queensland mine site have launched landmark legal action claiming the state government has breached their human rights by failing to stop potential contamination and other threats to their sacred wetlands. W&J leader Adrian Burragubba told the ABC that the springs were "central to our spiritual and cultural rights under Adani's environmental approval, it's not allowed to pollute the springs or the aquifers".

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Adani launches attack on scientists who revealed new evidence of mining risks to the protected Doongmabulla Springs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Adani launches attack on scientists who revealed new evidence of mining risks to the protected Doongmabulla Springs

ABC  

Scientists who revealed fresh evidence of environmental threats from Adani's Queensland coalmine have rubbished the company's claims they are anti-coal campaigners. The researchers came under attack from Adani over a new study that found the Carmichael mine was "likely" to divert water flows from the nationally important Doongmabulla Springs, which were "more vulnerable to mining impacts than has been previously …

Adani's Australian coal mine: Queensland approves black-throated finch management plan; needs one more permit
5 years, 7 months ago

Adani's Australian coal mine: Queensland approves black-throated finch management plan; needs one more permit

Firstpost  

The Australian state of Queensland on Friday approved Adani Enterprise’s management plan for an endangered bird at the site for a controversial coal mine, leaving only one more permit before construction can start on the project Melbourne: The Australian state of Queensland on Friday approved Adani Enterprise’s management plan for an endangered bird at the site for a controversial coal …

Adani coal mine must go ahead in wake of Coalition election win, Rockhampton mayor says
5 years, 7 months ago

Adani coal mine must go ahead in wake of Coalition election win, Rockhampton mayor says

ABC  

Adani must get a "fair go" and be allowed to open up the Galilee Basin for "jobs to flow" in the central Queensland region, Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow says. The Mackay Conservation Group says pro-mining groups are using the election result to boost their campaigns Queensland's Environment Department is still waiting for Adani to prove it can satisfy key requirements …

Adani coal mine poses 'alarming' risk to sacred wetlands, traditional owners say
5 years, 8 months ago

Adani coal mine poses 'alarming' risk to sacred wetlands, traditional owners say

ABC  

Traditional owners who are fighting the Adani mine in central Queensland say they welcome scientists' concerns about impacts on the Doongmabulla Springs but do not trust any government to ensure the miner protects their sacred wetlands. Key points: Traditional owners fighting Adani's mine say government scientists' concerns about their sacred wetlands are "alarming" The ABC is the first media organisation …

Adani wins groundwater management clearance for Aussie coal mine
5 years, 9 months ago

Adani wins groundwater management clearance for Aussie coal mine

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Adani Enterprises has taken a step closer to the construction of a controversial thermal coal mine in Australia after winning federal government approval for its groundwater management plan. Adani wants to develop the Carmichael coal deposit in Queensland state, but has faced fierce environmental resistance that has turned the project into a political hot potato ahead of a federal …

Adani says a scaled-down version of its Carmichael coal mine will go ahead; environmentalists express scepticism
6 years, 1 month ago

Adani says a scaled-down version of its Carmichael coal mine will go ahead; environmentalists express scepticism

ABC  

Indian energy giant Adani has announced its Carmichael mine and rail project in central Queensland will go ahead — and will be 100 per cent self-financed. Key points: Adani says in statement it has finance and is "ready to start" The announcement comes after environmental groups pressured banks not to lend money to the project Mining lobby group welcomes news, …

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