Adani's multi-billion dollar rail project in Queensland awaits final nod.

The proposed A$16.5-billion mine and rail project of Indian mining major Adani Mining Pty. Ltd. in Queensland is awaiting the final nod from Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt and is expected to be taken by August 1.

The Carmichael mega-mine project, which was subject to 190 conditions at the time when Adani launched the proposal, was approved by the Queensland's Coordinator General two months ago paving the way for Adani to develop one of the biggest coal mines (in the Galilee Basin) in the world.

The project includes a 300-km rail line connecting Adani's planned Carmichael Coal Mine, Northwest of Clermont, to the Abbot Point Coal port, near the Great Barrier Reef.

Adani said in a statement here: 'After receiving the Queensland Coordinator General’s approval on May 8th, Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine was deemed a prescribed project by the Queensland Minister for State Development and Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney, another step towards the project’s timely commencement.'

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