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• Boggabri coal mine extension approved by state government

  30 Jan 2024

  Boggabri Coal will be able to extend its mine life by three years until December 2036 after the NSW government granted conditional approval to the project last week. . ...Read More

• Albo’s new energy shock explodes

  30 Jan 2024

  The global energy crash continues apace, with thermal coal (blue) at its weakest price since the Ukraine War, chasing LNG (black) lower: . ...Read More

• China's Inner Mongolia coal output hit 1.21b tons in 2023

  30 Jan 2024

  HOHHOT -- North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region churned out 1.21 billion tons of coal in 2023 as it strives to guarantee the country's energy supply. . ...Read More

• Coal India, WCL to set up green energy projects in Chhindwara: Coal secy

  29 Jan 2024

  'WCL will survey more such de-coaled assets in the region and after assessment by experts, WCL will try to make optimum use of those assets of WCL which have been de-coaled,' he said . ...Read More

• Gadkari proposes use of non-functional coal mines in Vidarbha for coal gasification projects

  29 Jan 2024

  Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said those coal mines in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region and WCL areas which are economically not viable, produce low-quality coal, and where mining is almost stopped can be used for coal gasification projects. . ...Read More

• Queensland Government bolsters coal producing regions

  29 Jan 2024

  The Queensland Government’s Resources Community Industry Fund (RCIF) has allocated $118.2 million to community projects in five major coal producing regions across the state, as part of its third round of funding. . ...Read More

• 500 non-coal mineral blocks to go under the hammer by FY26

  29 Jan 2024

  In 2023, the government auctioned 24 iron ore mineral and 20 blocks of limestone. . ...Read More

• South32 misses output estimates, puts Colombia nickel unit under review

  22 Jan 2024

  Australian miner South32 logged an unexpectedly sharp drop in metallurgical coal production and put its nickel operations under review, saying it was focused on costs given a slowdown in the global economy that has hurt commodity prices. . ...Read More

• MRAI's 11th IMRC Gears Up to Unlock the Potential of the Indian Recycling Sector from 23rd - 25th Jan at Kolkata

  22 Jan 2024

  Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 19: Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) is organizing the 11th IMRC conference and expo on the recycling industry from 23rd - 25th Jan 2024 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, . ...Read More

• Coal Sector Drives India's Green Agenda: Achieves Significant Energy Efficiency Milestones

  22 Jan 2024

  The Coal Sector emerges as a key player in leading energy conservation and efficiency measures, recognizing the vital importance of judicious energy resource utilization. . ...Read More

• Matter of survival’: Ukraine requests urgent coal shipment from Australia

  22 Jan 2024

  Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says coal for Ukraine is more of a “lifeline”. . ...Read More

• Peabody secures $320m credit boost for enhanced focus on Australian coal

  19 Jan 2024

  US-headquartered Peabody has closed a new $320-million senior revolving credit facility, enhancing its financial resiliency during the period of investment at its Centurion mine, in Queensland, Australia. . ...Read More

• Russell Vale mine in Wollongong ordered to shut down over safety concerns

  19 Jan 2024

  • The NSW Resources Regulator has stopped work at the Russell Vale underground coal mine because of ongoing safety concerns . ...Read More

• Coal India To Explore Mining Critical Minerals, Including Lithium

  19 Jan 2024

  Lithium holds significant importance in India's energy security strategy, particularly as the nation strives to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070 . ...Read More

• Cabinet panel allows coal PSUs to set up 2 new thermal power projects

  19 Jan 2024

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal for equity investment by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in a 1×660 MW thermal power plant through a joint venture with Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd (MPPGCL). . ...Read More