July 9, 2019 Chubb’s new restrictions on its underwriting and investments in thermal coal have come under attack from Australia, as groups there call upon the insurer to clarify its stance on the controversial Adani Carmichael coal project. Chubb’s policy rules out underwriting new risks from companies that receive more … Read More
CIMIC Group refuses to rule out Adani
11 April 2019 The Adani Carmichael coal mine and rail project is perhaps the most contested mining project in Australian history. An eight-year campaign has seen more than 40 banks and insurance companies worldwide refuse to back it, as have many engineering and construction contractors. To be seen doing business … Read More
Media release: Reaction to Adani news of self-funding Carmichael project
29 November 2018 Reacting to the news that Adani has decided to self-fund the entirety of its Carmichael coal project, Market Forces Executive Director Julien Vincent said: This is an act of desperation from Adani, which knows the window of opportunity to build its Carmichael mega coal mine is rapidly … Read More
Korean lenders rule out Adani!
5 November 2018 Three Korean financial institutions have ruled out investing in the Adani Carmichael coal mine, rail line or Abbot Point coal export terminal, as confirmed in emails to the Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) Traditional Owners Council. The W&J traditional owners are visiting Korea this week, supported by Market … Read More
Canberra protestors at the Korean Embassy warn Korean investors not to back Adani’s disastrous coal export plans
10 October 2018 Today, Canberrans turned out at the Korean Embassy to warn potential investors that buying a stake in Abbot Point means helping Adani build the most controversial project in Australia’s history. It’s vital that Korean financial institutions and companies are made aware of the massive social and environmental … Read More
Media release: Korean Adani interest revealed in Freedom of Information request
Friday 5 October, 2018: A document released through Freedom of Information has revealed Korea responding positively to efforts by the Australian Government to promote Adani’s controversial Carmichael coal project. The document, sent from Seoul to Canberra in November 2016, follows a meeting between the Korean Export and Import Bank and … Read More
Media release: Commbank’s refusal to finance Adani coal mine
Commonwealth Bank’s confirmation that it will not be involved in financing the Carmichael coal mine leaves Adani in the highly improbable position of financing a major Australian project without the support of one of the “big four” banks. “It’s desperate measures now for Adani”, said Market Forces executive director Julien … Read More
Media Release: Lack of funders belies Adani’s investment intentions
TUESDAY 6 JUNE, 2017: Adani’s expected ‘investment decision’ concerning its proposed Carmichael mine is little more than a PR stunt, according to environmental finance group Market Forces. With a net debt estimated at $2.5 billion, Adani Enterprises has yet to raise a single cent of the $5 billion required to capitalise … Read More