Galilee Basin Archives - Renew Economy

Coal

Adani’s vain hope global coal market will save Carmichael mine
Adani pins hopes for beleaguered Carmichael coal mine on the Asia–Pacific market. But the Australian government’s own resources forecaster is less confident.
Bob Burton

May 17, 2018

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Policy & Planning

Qld accused of “indefensible and reckless” support of Carmichael coal mine
Green groups say latest Queensland govt move to fast-track Carmichael coal mine development “indefensible” and “reckless.”
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 10, 2016

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Coal

Queensland court rejects climate appeal against Galilee coal mine
Qld Court of Appeal sides against climate and with Rinehart, state govt, who argue coal from other mines would substitute environmental damage of Alpha if it didn’t go ahead.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 27, 2016

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Aurizon write downs signal end for Hancock’s Galilee Basin coal projects
GVK Hancock Coal’s plan to exploit deposits containing over 7 billion tonnes of coal in the Galilee Basin are all but officially dead.
Bob Burton

Feb 16, 2016

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Adani puts Galilee coal mine on hold pending recovery in coal price
Indian brokers report says Adani puts Galilee Basin coal project on hold until rebound in coal prices is visible.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 4, 2016

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Hunt approves Carmichael mega-coal mine and rail project, again
Environment minister green-lights Qld mega-coal mine development, two months after his original approval of the controversial project was overturned by the Federal Court.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 15, 2015

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Planet doesn’t need Carmichael coal mine, and neither does Qld economy
As Abbott govt pulls out all stops to get Adani mega-coal mine over the line, Qld treasurer says it’s ‘not the be-all and end-all’.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 27, 2015

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Adani losing interest in Galilee Basin as it turns focus to renewables
Adani’s most recent quarterly report suggests it has lost interest in its Australian coal project, and wants to focus instead on renewable energy and domestic coal.
Tim Buckley

Aug 14, 2015

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Solar undercuts coal in India, as another bank quits Adani mega-mine
Report finds solar generation in India already cheaper than imported coal, as another banking giant – UK’s Standard Chartered – quits Australian coal mine.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 11, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Abbott wrong to say Australian coal will help Indian poor
Tony Abbott’s claim Australian coal will cure Indian energy poverty reveals a deep lack of understanding for the real situation, says former govt minister.
Eas Sarma

Aug 10, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

India’s grand solar plans ruin Abbott’s coal export strategy
Deutsche Bank report highlights how dramatic India’s renewable energy revolution will be – and what it will mean for Abbott’s coal plans.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 22, 2015

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Adani’s restructure turns Australian coal project into collateral damage
Galilee Basin proposals are being derailed by dramatic changes in thermal coal market, and Adani’s ambitious plans for modernisation.
Tim Buckley

May 5, 2015

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