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Adani launches own rail company to haul coal from Carmichael mine – ABC News
Indian mining giant Adani is forced to launch its own rail company to haul coal to Abbot Point shipping terminal after years of protests from anti-mining activists scared off potential contractors, in a move that could add $200 million to cost of the project.
The Adani group has launched its own rail business to haul coal to its Queensland port, while avoiding any public mention of the parent company or the controversial Carmichael mine.
Key points:
- Bowen Rail Company last month announced it was launching a haulage business to service Abbot Point export terminal
- Searches show the directors of Bowen Rail Company Pty Ltd are all senior Adani staff in Australia
- A spokesman for Aurizon said it was “not aware Adani has commenced …
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