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• Russia sends coal to India by train for first time

  25 Jun 2024

  The shipment is being made via the North-South corridor through Iran, according to a statement © Sputnik / Aleksandr Kryazhev . ...Read More

• Coal India gets Finmin nod to list arms BCCL and CMPDI

  25 Jun 2024

  State-owned Coal India is in the process of appointing a consultant to proceed with the listing of its subsidiaries – Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BBCL) and the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), . ...Read More

• Pilot project for underground coal gasification in Jamtara

  25 Jun 2024

  Ranchi: The Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) under the Union coal ministry initiated India’s pilot project for underground coal gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara. . ...Read More

• Czech Tycoon’s Takeover of Sydney-Listed Coal Miner Falls Through

  25 Jun 2024

  The owner of a majority stake in Sydney-listed metallurgical coal producer Coronado Global Resources Inc. terminated its sale to Czech tycoon Pavel Tykac’s Sev.en Global Investments. . ...Read More

• MEAI-Ahmedabad Chapter’s 28th Foundation Day raises awareness on India’s Energy Transition, Critical Minerals & Application of AI in Mining Industry

  20 Jun 2024

  The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI), commemorated its 28th Foundation Day on 14th June 2024. Incepted in the year 1997, Ahmedabad Chapter of MEAI has completed a momentous 27-years journey, setting benchmarks on the mining sector. . ...Read More

• Utah wants to keep IPP’s coal burning — but who will buy the electricity?

  20 Jun 2024

  During a special legislative session, the Utah Legislature slowed down a plan, but didn’t abounded, a plan to purchase the Delta-area power plant. . ...Read More

• Industry approves up to $140B transition away from coal

  20 Jun 2024

  A group of major mineral producers have supported replacing fossil fuels with zero-emissions alternatives. . ...Read More

• Coal stocks at thermal plants up 32% on year

  20 Jun 2024

  Coal stocks at the country’s thermal power plants rose to over 45 million tonnes (mt) as on June 16, registering a rise of 31.7% over 34.25 mt in the corresponding period of last year, as per data from coal ministry. This will help the power plants to operate with high PLF amid the steep rise in peak demand due to heatwaves. . ...Read More

• Third Toledo coal plant to add 150 megawatts to Visayas grid

  18 Jun 2024

  Ronaldo Ramos, Chief Operating Officer for operated assets of the AboitizPower Thermal Business Group. assured that once all these requirements are approved, the company will start the construction of the third coal-powered plant before the end of 2025. . ...Read More

• More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned

  18 Jun 2024

  SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) - More than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging countries could be decommissioned and profitably replaced by cleaner solar energy starting from the end of the decade, research on Monday showed. . ...Read More

• Govt aims to eliminate coal imports by FY26

  18 Jun 2024

  Coal ministry’s 100-day plan includes push to CIL’s RE venture, 10th round of coal auction . ...Read More

• Federal rule that sets new limitations on country’s coal mines takes effect

  18 Jun 2024

  The new rule will limit the amount of time miners can spend around silica dust. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new federal regulation went into effect Monday that sets new standards for coal mining across the country. . ...Read More

• Centre plans to launch 'Coal Reforms 3.0', eyes non-power sectors

  17 Jun 2024

  CoalMin plans to unlock domestic coking coal availability via several steps . ...Read More

• From 'Coal to LNG': Energy leaders discuss future strategies at Net Zero summit

  17 Jun 2024

  Amidst increasing global emphasis on sustainability, industry leaders at the ETEnergyworld India Net Zero Forum discussed the ongoing role of traditional energy sources and new strategies for reducing emissions in high-emitting sectors. . ...Read More

• Thiess wins $580m coal mine contract extension

  17 Jun 2024

  Thiess has secured a four-year contract extension worth $580 million to deliver mining services for BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s Caval Ridge operations. . ...Read More