Outcome of Australia polls boosts Adani\'s mining plans

Outcome of Australia polls boosts Adani's mining plans

IANS  |  Mumbai 

The outcome of Australia's in which pro-coalition government has emerged as favourite to form the next government has given a boost to Adani's plans.

On the other hand, the Labor party which gave a mixed support message for the secured only 67 seats.

"There is now a clear mandate for resources projects that have lawful approvals to proceed, such as the Adani coal mine in central and the Yeelirrie uranium mine in Western Australia," said Minerals Council of Australia's Tania Constable.

Meanwhile, Lucas Dow, of Mining with Adani Australia, thanked voters in regional for supporting candidates who support and rail project.

On Monday morning, the official handle for Adani posted a video feed by the who has been actively engaging with communities across

"Queenslanders have sent a very strong message on Saturday. It's a message on jobs in regional Queensland and the need for a government to stand behind people who need jobs (sic)" said Lucas.

"It's now time for the to hear Queenslanders' message and start acting in the best interest of the people. People here want jobs. We are proud of being coal-miners and we are not embarrassed about what we do."

Construction of the mine can begin once the Queensland signs off two outstanding environmental management plans.

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First Published: Tue, May 21 2019. 22:52 IST