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• LDII considers managing coal mining permits offered by the government

  05 Sep 2024

  Chairman of the Islamic Da’wah Indonesia Institution (LDII), Chriswanto Santoso, has suggested that the organization is carefully evaluating the government’s offer of coal mining permits (IUP) to religious organizations. . ...Read More

• Poland plans to spin off its coal assets within a year

  05 Sep 2024

  The Polish government is drawing up a model for transferring the coal assets of state-owned enterprises, with the aim of finalizing it in less than a year to allay investors' fears and adapt to new financial constraints. . ...Read More

• High U.S. Coal Stockpiles Cast ‘Bearish Cloud’ Over Natural Gas Power Demand

  05 Sep 2024

  Relatively high coal stocks at U.S. power generators could indirectly influence natural gas demand this fall if gas prices rise and tilt costs more in favor of coal. . ...Read More

• Shorter dry bulk sailing distances limit upside of higher Chinese coal imports: Bimco

  05 Sep 2024

  Dry bulk shipping is witnessing Chinese imports of coal rising to two-year high, but shorter sailing distances are limiting the upside of the higher imports, according to Bimco. . ...Read More

• U.S. WIND POWER GENERATION HIT RECORD IN APRIL 2024, EXCEEDING COAL-FIRED GENERATION

  04 Sep 2024

  Electricity generation from wind established a new record in the United States in April, and wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation in both March and April, data from our July 2024 Monthly Energy Review show. . ...Read More

• Singareni CMD asks officials to produce, transport 2 lakh tonnes coal per day

  04 Sep 2024

  The CMD said that to achieve the current financial year target of 72 million tonnes there was a need to increase daily coal production . ...Read More

• Extended exemption from Russian coal export duties

  04 Sep 2024

  Russia extends export duty exemption for thermal coal until December. Despite this measure, logistical restrictions and sanctions continue to hold back global demand. . ...Read More

• Report Says China, India Account for Nearly All New Coal-Fired Generation

  04 Sep 2024

  Research from a group that tracks fossil fuel and other energy projects shows that just 15 countries, led by China and India, account for 98% of coal-fired power plants under development worldwide. . ...Read More

• Standing Linkage Committee recommends long-term coal linkages for TNPGCL’s upcoming power projects

  02 Sep 2024

  The Standing Linkage Committee of Union Ministry of Coal has recommended grant of coal linkage for Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited’s (TNPGCL) three upcoming power plants . ...Read More

• India will be reliant on coking coal imports from Australia

  02 Sep 2024

  BHP Chief Executive Mike Henry discusses whether cheap iron ore exports from Australia can replace India’s domestic production. . ...Read More

• Coal India CMD P M Prasad to hold additional charge of Director (Technical)

  02 Sep 2024

  The Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL), P M Prasad will hold the additional charge of Director (Technical). . ...Read More

• Coal Ministry and Coal India to Establish New Washeries to Boost Domestic Coal Quality

  02 Sep 2024

  New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal, in partnership with Coal India, is set to establish new coal washeries nationwide to enhance domestic coal quality and reduce reliance on imports. These washeries aim to optimize coal processing for improved utility in power generation and industrial use. . ...Read More

• Forge Resources Marks Progress in Colombian Coal Project

  29 Aug 2024

  • Pilot hole drilling completed for underground decline. . ...Read More

• Summer blackout threat eases but AEMO warns risks remain as coal, gas plants retire

  29 Aug 2024

  The body that keeps the lights on in Australia's biggest electricity system has scaled back its warnings about the risk of power shortages in coming years amid efforts to buttress supplies. . ...Read More

• Australia's South32 hunts for copper as it returns cash to shareholders

  29 Aug 2024

  South32 eyes larger stake in Sierra Gorda from KGHM . ...Read More