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Indonesia's coal exports dip on weak demand
04 Jun 2025Indonesia's coal exports dropped 6.43% to 160 million tons during January-April, according to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. . ...Read More
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CIL draws up Rs 16,000-crore capex plan for FY26, bets big on RE, thermal power
04 Jun 2025Coal India plans a Rs 16,000 crore capex for FY26 focusing on coal production, renewable energy, and thermal power. Targets 875 MT coal output, 3 GW solar capacity by 2028, and advances coal gasification, pumped storage, and critical minerals to diversify and boost sustainable growth. . ...Read More
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India’s Fifth Round of Critical Mineral Auction: Major Wins for Coal India, Oil India, Hindustan Zinc, & NLC India
03 Jun 2025The auction also marks India’s first-ever successful auction of a potash block, a milestone that is expected to significantly impact the agriculture sector by reducing the reliance on imports. . ...Read More
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Glencore consolidates global coal portfolio in Australian entity
03 Jun 2025(May 30): Mining and trading house Glencore plc consolidated its global portfolio of coal and ferroalloy assets under one company registered in Australia, according to its annual report lodged with the country’s regulator. . ...Read More
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India delivers 24x7 power at ₹6/kWh, cheaper than coal — Study flags AI investme ..
03 Jun 2025New Delhi: Solar-plus-storage systems in India can now deliver round-the-clock electricity at under ₹6/kWh, cheaper than coal and insulated from inflation for 25 years, according to a study by the India Energy and Climate Center (IECC) at the University of California, Berkeley. The study highlights how declining storage costs and policy innovations have enabled India to offer fixed-price electricity, potentially reshaping its industrial and data infrastructure sectors. . ...Read More
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China’s 15% Tariff on American Coal: Why the Impact Will Be Likely Be Minimal
13 Feb 2025China recently announced a 15% tariff increase on American coal imports in response to President Trump’s imposition of a 10% tariff increase on Chinese goods. This is leading some analysts to speculate about the potential ramifications for the U.S. coal industry. . ...Read More
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Govt approves Rs 1400cr incentives for coal gasification projects in Chandrapur
13 Feb 2025Nagpur: Two coal gasification projects coming up at Chandrapur were approved with a combined financial incentive of over Rs 1,400 crore by the govt. New Era Cleantech Solution Private Ltd, which bagged the highest share of Rs 1,000 crore, will be implementing a carbon capture and storage initiative too. This will lead to production of both ethanol and methanol. . ...Read More
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Anglo American finalizes sale of Peace River Coal to Conuma Resources
13 Feb 2025Photo of the Quintette mine in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. (Courtesy: Conuma Resources) . ...Read More
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Adani inks US$207m private loan for Australian coal port — Bloomberg
13 Feb 2025(Feb 12): Indian conglomerate Adani Group has signed an around A$330 million (US$207 million, or RM924.54 million) private credit loan for its coal port unit located in Australia’s Northern Queensland, according to people familiar with the matter. . ...Read More
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Mongolia seeks to boost coal exports to China with new rail link
07 Feb 2025Mongolia plans to press China next week to approve a new railway link that could boost an already growing coal trade between the two countries. . ...Read More
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U.S. Coal Plants Get Reprieve as Market and Policies Change
07 Feb 2025Several U.S. utilities in recent months have said they plan to keep coal-fired units in their generation fleets operating past their scheduled retirement dates, in most cases citing increased demand for electricity in their service areas. Some also note that the Trump administration is likely to eschew enforcement of current pollution standards, and attempt to roll back greenhouse gas emissions regulations put in place by the Biden administration. . ...Read More
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Deucha Pachami coal mines project: Day after CM’s announcement bhoomi puja, work begins
07 Feb 2025The Bhoomi Puja was undertaken today, a day after the announcement of starting of the Deucha-Pachami coal mines project in Birbhum district by chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) yesterday. . ...Read More
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Full steam ahead for Centurion coal development
07 Feb 2025Peabody Energy’s Centurion mine is ahead of its development schedule, with four continuous miners in coal production and two more coming online after mid-year, according to a quarterly update.The company exported its first coal from the Bowen Basin operation in December and is ramping up towards longwall production that is targeted to begin in March […] . ...Read More
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The transformation of copper slag
06 Feb 2025The safe disposal of copper slag-- the process of converting copper sulphide ores into refined copper, through crushing, flotation, smelting and conversion— has been a universal problem among copper manufacturers for centuries. . ...Read More
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Richards Bay Coal Terminal exports rise by 10% as Transnet rebounds
27 Jan 2025Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported 52.08 million tonnes of coal in 2024, an increase of 10% on the previous year’s volumes as state-run logistics provider Transnet slowly gets back on track under new management. . ...Read More