Adani halts engineering work on controversial Carmichael mine – sources

Exclusive: Speculation over future of what would be Australia's largest coal project amid claims four contractors told to halt work

Indian coal giant Adani has halted engineering work related to Australia's largest proposed mine, say industry sources, raising speculation that the company is set to abandon the contentious project.

Adani last week advised four major engineering contractors to stop work on projects around the Carmichael mine in Queensland including a joint venture rail line and the expansion of Abbot Point port, Guardian Australia has been told.