Name of the Project
Carmichael coal mine project.

Location
The project is located about 160 km north-west of Clermont, in Queensland, Australia.

Project Owner/s
Adani Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s Adani Group.

Project Description
The Carmichael project is a thermal coal mine and rail project, which will transport coal from the Galilee basin to countries in Asia, including India, Vietnam and China.

Although the project has the approvals to produce up to 60-million tonnes of coal a year, the mine will initially produce ten-million tonnes a year and ramp up to 27.5-million tonnes of coal a year in the first stage.

The reduced plan requires only a 200 km rail spur connecting to Aurizon Holdings’ rail line, rather than a new 388 km competing line, and no port expansion.

Potential Job Creation
The project will deliver more than 1 500 direct jobs for the mine and rail projects during the initial ramp-up and construction phase, and will support thousands more indirect jobs, all of which will benefit regional Queensland communities.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The entire project is expected to cost A$16.5-billion.

Planned Start /End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed a native title challenge to the Carmichael coal project.

The Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) People voted 294 to 1 in favour of an indigenous land-use agreement for the Carmichael project in 2016, with the agreement signed by the Queensland government, the W&J People and Adani in 2017, which was registered with the National Native Title Tribunal.

Representatives from the W&J People filed an application in 2017 against the state government and Adani, claiming that the native title certification was void.

The Federal Court dismissed the claims in August, and the W&J representatives filed an appeal, which has now been dismissed.

“We will continue to work with the W&J People under the indigenous land use agreement, while respecting the rights, history, future intentions and requests of the traditional owners,” Adani has said.

Adani is poised for construction of the Carmichael project after receiving environmental approvals for its last two management plans earlier this year.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Downer Mining (construction and operation of the mine); Austrak (concrete sleepers); Arrium Mining and Materials (railway tracks) and GA Services (refurbishment of camp accommodation).

On Budget and on Time?
The project has been delayed for years, as opposition from environmental groups has led banks to steer clear of funding what will be the biggest coal mine in the country.

Contact Details for Project Information
Adani Mining, tel + 61 7 3223 4800, fax + 61 7 3223 4850 or email Reception.Australia@adani.in.