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Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 08, 2014 | 4:04 pm Energy Top Companies Asia Australia Europe Coal Iron Ore 

The Australian state of Queensland approved Thursday one of the world’s largest coal mines, dismissing the United Nations and scientists concerns over damaging effects of an associated port to the Great Barrier Reef. The US$15bn (A$16.5bn) Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project,...

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