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• TNPGCL Moves Closer to Securing Own Colliery for Coal Supply

  21 Jan 2025

  Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TNPGCL) is advancing towards acquiring its own colliery to meet the growing demand for domestic coal. TNPGCL is set to appoint a consultant for the development of the Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi coal block in Odisha’s Angul district, which was won by the corporation in a 2024 auction. . ...Read More

• Public hearing for Grassy Mountain coal project underway

  15 Jan 2025

  A public hearing into a contentious coal mining proposal for Alberta’s eastern slopes has resumed, and there is a clear division when it comes to the issues. Jordan Prentice was at the hearing and heard from protestors about what they hope for an outcome. . ...Read More

• Indonesia’s Coal Production Hits Record in 2024, with China Driving the Growth

  15 Jan 2025

  A fisherman looking at the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in Cilegon, Indonesia's Banten province. Indonesia’s energy transition strategy has sparked debate at mid December 2024 after conflicting statements between the president and top aide about the future of coal power. Ronald SIAGIAN / AFP . ...Read More

• IRFC Emerges Lowest Bidder For Rs 3,167-Crore Coal Block Project In Jharkhand

  15 Jan 2025

  The Banhardih coal block has been assigned to Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam as a captive coal source. . ...Read More

• India’s Coal Imports for Blending Drop 19.5% as Domestic Production Rises

  15 Jan 2025

  India reduced coal imports for blending by 19.5% between April and October 2024, driven by a 6.04% increase in domestic production, reflecting significant progress towards self-sufficiency in coal supply. . ...Read More

• Russia imposes tourist tax, ends coal export duties

  02 Jan 2025

  Russia has implemented a new tourist tax aimed at boosting regional tourism infrastructure while also lifting export duties on various types of coal to support the industry started from Wednesday. . ...Read More

• NTPC mining registers 23% growth, produces 30.88 MMT coal in Q3 FY25

  02 Jan 2025

  During the same period, the company dispatched 30.55 MMT of coal to NTPC’s power stations, recording a 19% increase compared to the previous financial year. . ...Read More

• RailTel Corporation bags ₹78.4-crore order from Bharat Coking Coal

  02 Jan 2025

  The order involves implementing an integrated IT-based security infrastructure alongside various related services. Shares of RailTel Corporation of India Ltd ended at ₹404.45, up by ₹0.35, or 0.087%, on the BSE. Telecom infrastructure provider RailTel Corporation of India Ltd on Wednesday (January 1) said it has received a ₹78.43-crore order from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL). Share Market . ...Read More

• India’s coal production rises 5.33% in December 2024 to 97.94 MT

  02 Jan 2025

  Captive and other mines contributed significantly with a production of 18.95 MT, reflecting a 29.61% increase compared to 14.62 MT in the same period last year. . ...Read More

• India's Coal Import Sees 3.1% Decline During Apr-Oct 2024

  20 Dec 2024

  India's coal imports during the April-October period of the financial year 2024-25 witnessed a major decrease of 3.1 per cent, reaching 149.39 million tonne (MT) compared to 154.17 MT in the corresponding period of last year, the Coal Ministry stated on Thursday. . ...Read More

• Plibersek approves four coal mine extensions

  20 Dec 2024

  Four coal miners have each been given a handy Christmas present with federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek giving their projects a green tick. The mine extensions are expected to support 3000... . ...Read More

• Coal ministry holds pre-bid meeting for 11th round of commercial mine auctions

  20 Dec 2024

  The meeting, held under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority Rupinder Brar, witnessed the participation of 50 bidders and addressed queries related to the auction process. . ...Read More

• Coal is the ‘cheapest form of energy’

  20 Dec 2024

  Agenda C Managing Strategy and Policy Director Parnell Palme McGuinness has claimed coal is the “cheapest form of energy”. . ...Read More

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests new methods of turning coal into graphite

  18 Dec 2024

  Coal granules are prepared for loading into a reactor that converts coal to char and coal liquids, which will eventually be turned into graphite and gas in another reactor. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy . ...Read More

• Japanese giant buys Aussie battery start-up in coal to minerals pivot

  18 Dec 2024

  Idemitsu has taken majority ownership of Australian battery start-up Vecco Group as the Japanese giant intensifies a pivot away from Australian coal mine ownership and towards investments in critical minerals and energy storage. . ...Read More