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What this coal mine sale says about the future of the industry
An Indonesian mining company has agreed to purchase a bankrupt Queensland company's assets, which include the Vulcan coal mine in the Bowen Basin. A regional economics expert says the sale is indicative of a broader trend in which large companies…
Canary in the coal mine': States threaten crackdown on election betting
On prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, bettors can put money on dozens of election-related bets in Maryland, from the winner of the upcoming gubernatorial race to the margin of victory in the state's 6th Congressional District. For most…
Macquarie Sees Iron Ore Losing Freight Boost, Lifts Coal View
Iron ore's resilience in the first half of the year owed more to freight markets and rising costs than tightening fundamentals, with attention likely to shift back to supply and demand in the coming months, according to Macquarie Group Ltd. The…
The great solar-coal flip
Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating it. The UK, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, turned off its last coal-fired power plant in 2024 and now gets nearly half its power from sun and wind. China, long seen…
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants
India is increasing the use of domestic fuel to more than 50% at power plants designed to run on imported coal, as the world's second-largest thermal coal importer seeks to curb costly overseas purchases, government and…
Yes, China Is Largely Responsible For Rising Carbon Emissions
The Bao Steel mill in the morning, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. Baotou is an excellent example of a one-industry town, and that industry is steel. Baotou is also notorious as a big polluter, mostly from the large Bao Steel factory. With Baotou…
The energy wars are back: Labor has wedged the NSW Liberals on renewables
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. The NSW Coalition's decision to walk away from bipartisan support for the state's renewable energy zones has been a long time coming. And long gone…
NiSource Inc (NI) Stock Forecasts
NiSource is a regulated gas utility with smaller electricity operations in six states: IN, KY, MD, OH, PA, and VA. NiSource has two key subsidiaries that provided transmission, distribution, and generation operations-Columbia Gas and NIPSCO. The…
Ashington investment will provide 'much-needed' starter units for new businesses
The deputy leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed plans to invest in Ashington's Ashwood Business Park. The Coal Regeneration Trust has confirmed to invest £13.5 million in former coalfield communities, with a share heading to…
Blood on the Coal
The history of East Lothian is often told through its rolling hills, fertile farmlands, and historic grand houses. Yet, beneath this picturesque landscape lies a darker history, written in sweat and sealed in blood. It is the history of the…
Scientists Say New Method Turns Coffee Grounds Into High-Potency Renewable Fuel
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech How long does it take to convert soggy coffee grounds into a highly efficient fuel source? About as long as it takes to brew a fresh pot of java, researchers say. According to a…
Australia politics live: boom in home batteries means fewer new transmission lines will be needed, models show
Aemo modelling shows electricity use will nearly double by 2050. Follow today's news live Wed 24 Jun 2026 16.46 EDTFirst published on Wed 24 Jun 2026 16.19 EDT Electricity use in Australia is expected to nearly double by 2050, but the rise of…
Gateshead's new Clasper Village to 'bring history to the fore
A new riverside housing estate will try to 'strengthen the historical connection to the site's past,' developers say. Clasper Village, in the Teams area of Gateshead, is set to welcome more than 250 houses and flats. Taylor Wimpey submitted its…
Gateshead's new Clasper Village to 'bring history to the fore
Simon Armstrong North East and Cumbria A new riverside housing estate will try to 'strengthen the historical connection to the site's past,' developers say. Clasper Village, in the Teams area of Gateshead, is set to welcome more than 250 houses and…
DeFi TVL Down by $45B in 2026 Despite More Resilient Market Structure
Total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has fallen by about 39% in 2026 so far, declining to just over $70 billion from roughly $115 billion in January. A Wednesday report from crypto data aggregator CryptoRank attributed the…
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