Tag: Black-throated finch

ADANI has finally been cleared to start work on its Carmichael coalmine after the Queensland government approved the company’s plans for black-throated finch and groundwater management. It follows intense pressure on the Queensland government after Labor’s loss in the recent federal elections, blamed on the state’s perceived stalling over the mine go-ahead. Adani Mining chief executive Lucas Dow said the priority now was ensuring that all construction activity met the strict environmental requirements the company had agreed to in the plans and approvals. “Over the coming days preparatory activities such as finalising contracts, mobilising equipment, recruitment and completing inductions will continue. These preparatory actions will enable us to then start construction activities including fencing, bridge and road upgrades, water management…

EMBATTLED Indian miner Adani is vowing to press on to get the earth moved at its Queensland mine operations. The company said while it was ready to begin building the mine in the Galilee Basin in central Queensland, approval processes were continuing to hinder progress. The miner met with the state’s Environment Department in early May, where it was told a number of new commitments need to be met before the plan is approved, including its management plan for an endangered finch, further delaying the controversial multi-billion-dollar project. Adani Australia chief executive Lucas Dow said the Government was trying to stall, but the company would work “feverishly” to meet the new demands. “After more than 18 months and seven revisions,…