Carmichael project created over 1,500 jobs, awarded 1.5 bn Aus dollars in contracts: Adani Mining

Energy giant Adani Mining Australia on Friday said that its billion dollar Carmichael project in central Queensland has created jobs for more than 1,500 people and awarded over 1.5 billion Australian dollars (USD 1.09 billion) in contracts. The company said construction of the railway line and mine was set to continue through into 2021 and it was expecting to generate more direct jobs.

Adani’s USD16 billion Carmichael coal mine project has been surrounded by controversies since its inception due to regulatory and environmental issues. Adani Mining CEO David Boshoff said the COVID-19 recession meant Adani’s investment was needed more than ever. “We are proud to have made good on our promises to Queensland, and especially regional Queensland. We’ve created more than 1,500 jobs and signed more than $(AUS)1.5 billion in contracts,” Boshoff said.