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Two senior State Bank of India executives, who asked not to be identified, said the bank was dragging its feet on extending part of a funding line of as much as $1 billion to Adani Enterprises Ltd., which plans to use the money for the controversial Carmichael mine.
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Adani said in a statement that construction of the Carmichael Mine is “well underway and we are on track to export” coal in 2021. The company added that its mine and rail projects are fully funded.
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Queensland Government considers Jemena gas pipeline in western Queensland, putting survival of koala at risk
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The pipeline would connect the Glenaras Gas Project to the Queensland Gas Pipeline.
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The Queensland government is considering approving a 585-kilometre gas pipeline that could significantly affect some of the state s most vulnerable animals.
Key points:
The pipeline would run from Aramac to Injune
Jemena has applied for a petroleum survey licence, which would allow it entry to 374 properties along the proposed route
An environmental assessment found the pipeline would significantly impact the vulnerable koala