Rain, flooding stops coal exports in Australia’s QueenslandJanuary 26, 2013 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Rain and flooding in Australia's eastern state of Queensland caused by the remnants of Cyclone Oswald have stopped some coal exports and shut part of the coal transport rail system, but the wet weather is not expected to have a significant impact on mine operations, industry sources said Friday, Jan 25, according to Reuters. Australia is the world's largest metallurgical coal exporter, accounting for roughly two-thirds of global trade. Coal export loadings at the Dalrymple Bay terminal were shut on Thursday and Friday due to rough weather, but would likely resume early Saturday if weather conditions allowed, said Greg Smith, general manager of operations. A tropical low is moving south along Queensland's coast but has a very low likelihood of strengthening back into a cyclone, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. Australia's cyclone season runs from Nov. 1 to April 30. Cyclones and rain during the 2010-2011 season forced dozens of companies to evacuate flooded coal mines, and wiped out a significant amount of production for much of the year. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |