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Gianforte touts Montana coal to visiting South Korean energy firms
Half of Montana's coal exports go to the Pacific Rim, with a large portion going to South Korea. A Korean delegation met with coal executives and Gov. Greg Gianforte in hopes of opening new markets for Montana coal. South Korean companies look for…
Solar Power Has Officially Overtaken Coal In The U.S. For The First Time
Analysts in the aforementioned organizations view this recent milestone as a sign of things to come. For instance, Ember's Senior Data Analyst, Nicolas Fulgum, stated that 'markets across the US are betting on solar to meet rising power needs.'…
Trump Gives Contract for Coal-Fired Plant to MAGA Ally with Zero Experience
During the 2024 campaign, Trump met with leaders of the oil and gas industry and asked them to raise $1 billion for his campaign. He promised to be their champion. I don't know whether the industry delivered for Trump, but he has certainly…
On the site of a former Alabama coal plant, Google bets big with a data center expansion
In the foothills of the Appalachians, where a coal plant once operated, now sits a massive data center operated by Google -- and it's about to get even bigger. This week the tech giant announced a $1.5 billion expansion of its Jackson County…
Mining magnate Latimore wins auction for Gupta's prized coal business
M Resources, the private mining vehicle owned by coal magnate Matt Latimore and his bidding partner GEAR have won the auction for the ailing Tahmoor operations once owned by Sanjeev Gupta. People close to the negotiations said the consortium would…
Indonesia's energy minister says government working to secure coal supply for state utility
18 Jun 2026 02:37PM (Updated: 18 Jun 2026 03:30PM) JAKARTA, June 18: Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister said on Thursday that the government is working to ensure that coal supplies to state power utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara…
India wants to turn more coal into gas for energy security. It faces a tough conversion
SINGAPORE: India is ramping up efforts to turn coal into gas, joining several other Asian economies such as China and Indonesia in turning to the centuries-old technology to reduce dependence on imported fuels. New Delhi's push has gained fresh…
Illinois put community solar on a 150-year-old coal mine
An old coal mine in Illinois is now generating community solar power for hundreds of households and businesses. Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy have completed two community solar projects on a reclaimed coal mine site in Woodford County, Illinois.
ACT Capital Management LLC Makes New Investment in Warrior Met Coal $HCC
ACT Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 12,000 shares of…
683 Capital Management LLC Has $882,000 Stock Holdings in Warrior Met Coal $HCC
683 Capital Management LLC decreased its position in Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC - Free Report) by 81.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor…
Encompass Capital Advisors LLC Takes $33.13 Million Position in Warrior Met Coal $HCC
Encompass Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor…
South Africa is taxing its own car industry into decline
If South Africa is serious about building an indigenous EV industry, the effort must be treated as a long-term national project rather than a short-term political initiative, writes the author. The core problem is this: South Africa has a domestic…
Andhra photographer's global honour shines light on India's documentary tradition
India's documentary photography has gained fresh international recognition with Vijayawada‑based photographer Tamma Srinivasa Reddy earning the prestigious title of Master of the Australian Photographic Society (MAPS). The honour, conferred…
Former East Midlands miners call for pension funds to be released
Former mineworkers have called for the government to release money it has been holding from their pension funds for 32 years. The Conservative government took over the miners' pension scheme when British Coal was privatised in 1994 - and provided a…
Going backwards is not a path to the future
To submit a letter to The Age, email. Please include your home address and telephone number. No attachments, please include your letter in the body of the email. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published. In her speech to the…
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