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• Mint Explainer: High power demand and the need to blend imported coal

  22 Sep 2023

  The rise in demand follows sporadic monsoon rains and hot and dry weather conditions . ...Read More

• China Turns to Australia and Russia for Better Coal

  22 Sep 2023

  (Bloomberg) — China’s booming coal imports include more high-grade cargoes from Australia and Russia as coal burners try to offset the declining quality of coal mined at home with fuel from abroad. . ...Read More

• China's coal imports from Russia, Mongolia jump in August

  21 Sep 2023

  China's coal imports increased in August due to lower domestic supply and higher local prices. Imports from Russia rose by 16.7% compared to the same month last year, while imports from Australia increased by 6%. Mongolia also saw a surge in coal imports, reaching a record 7.16 million tons. . ...Read More

• Michael Bloomberg pumps $500 million into bid to close all US coal plants

  21 Sep 2023

  [1/2]Former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg speaks during a meeting with Earthshot prize winners and finalists at the Glasgow Science Center during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 2, 2021. Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights . ...Read More

• NMET has approved 309 mineral exploration projects so far: Government

  21 Sep 2023

  The information was shared in a meeting of the Consultative Committee for Ministries of Coal and Mines to review the functioning of the NMET. . ...Read More

• 'Green' hydrogen boosting coal-to-chemical industry

  21 Sep 2023

  An employee of the Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group checks products made at the hydrogen plant. CHINA DAILY More programs launched . ...Read More

• China releases new guidelines to strictly regulate coal mines at risk of severe disasters

  20 Sep 2023

  A guideline to improve workplace safety in mines aims to eradicate hidden loopholes that lead to accidents by shifting the focus of the country's mine . ...Read More

• Railways moots dedicated coal corridors

  20 Sep 2023

  An internal analysis shows that setting up of such dedicated coal corridors could help the Indian Railways “in assisting the energy sector” . ...Read More

• Kazakhstan plans to limit coal exports

  20 Sep 2023

  AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan plans to limit coal exports, Minister Kanat Sharlapaev said during a briefing in the government on Tuesday. The corresponding order is being developed, Vlast.kz reports. . ...Read More

• Silver Elephant obtains license renewal to restart Mongolian coal mine

  20 Sep 2023

  AKIPRESS.COM - Silver Elephant Mining has secured the necessary renewed licence for the detailed environmental impact assessment (DEIA) to restart the Ulaan Ovoo coal operations in Mongolia, Mining Technology reports. . ...Read More

• India tapping new markets for coking coal: Nagendra Nath Sinha, Steel Secretary

  18 Sep 2023

  The nation is exploring the possibility of tapping into Mongolia for supplies . ...Read More

• fossil fuel expansion likely to exacerbate its financial challenges

  18 Sep 2023

  Without an immediate pivot to renewable energy, the Philippine company risks further locking in exposure to global fossil fuel prices . ...Read More

• Railways needs to double coal transportation capacity to meet power demand by 2030

  18 Sep 2023

  The Indian Railways needs to almost double its coal transportation capacity from the current 660 million tonnes (MTs) per annum to 1,200 MTs by 2030 to meet the growing energy demand, a study by a research unit of the national transporter has said in its latest report. . ...Read More

• Whitehaven Coal Confirms Participation in Acquisition of BHP’s Daunia and Blackwater Coal Mines

  18 Sep 2023

  Whitehaven Coal has officially announced its involvement in the acquisition process of BHP’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in Queensland. The confirmation came after allegations were made by a major investor, Bell Rock Capital Management, claiming that Whitehaven had selectively briefed some shareholders, leading to misinformation in the market. . ...Read More

• Analysis: China Ups Pressure on Some Provinces as Energy-Saving Efforts Fall Short

  14 Sep 2023

  China has warned four provinces to pick up the pace in achieving their central government-set energy-saving targets by 2025, as slow progress has seen them falling behind other provinces in controlling the use of energy, according to a statement from the country’s top economic planner. . ...Read More