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Chinese scientists propose turning abandoned coal mines into underground farms
Chinese scientists have proposed developing “underground agriculture ” in abandoned coal mine tunnels as part of a push to create a green, circular economy for the country's massive mining industry. A team of researchers from Shanxi…
Coal plateaus in China amid electrification surge
Fossil fuels are starting to plateau in China, as renewables drive more power generation in a new phase for the country's energy transition. Coal generation has stopped growing in 17 out of 26 Chinese provinces and regions, and fossil fuel use is…
India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in
A slew of announcements over the last few months from the Indian government have placed steel sector decarbonisation high on the agenda of the country's steelmakers, including a ₹5,000-crore scheme announced last year to accelerate steel…
India has 51 days coal stocks to meet power demand; production recovers after monsoon disruption
India has sufficient coal stocks to meet around 51 days of domestic power demand, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said, allaying concerns over supply disruptions caused by heavy monsoon rains in coal-producing regions. The country…
Steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revival
Coking coal costs, post-monsoon demand to drive prices higher Hot-rolled coil prices already at a four-year high Rising imports may temper sharp price increases in coming months Indian steel prices are expected to rise further in…
Centre's ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme draws 7 first-round applications
The Centre's ₹37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification has received seven applications in its first round, including three from Adani Enterprises, as the government said the response has strengthened its push to…
Adani, NTPC among five firms seeking support under ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme
The Centre's ₹37,500 crore scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification has received seven applications from five companies, including Adani Enterprises and state-run NTPC, following the closure of the first application window on…
Chris Hamilton: Coal companies care about miners (Opinions)
Phil Kabler's recent column under the headline “'Friends of Coal' aren't friends of miners,” is an affront to every miner, mine supervisor and mine operator, as well as the tens of thousands of West Virginians who show up at a mine…
China's clean energy surge is starting to squeeze out coal
China's clean energy machine is now moving so fast that it's meeting soaring electricity demand and pushing coal power backward at the same time. Coal generation has stopped growing in 17 of the 26 Chinese provinces and regions analyzed in a new…
Energy giants could be slugged with fees if keep coal plants running
Energy companies should pay to keep coal-fired power stations open past their promised closure dates, an industry body says, to avoid holding back investment in renewable power. The Smart Energy Council will launch the proposal at its Brisbane…
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0506 GMT – Hyundai Steel could stage an earnings recovery on rising steel prices in the South Korean market…
Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia with China ties, trade deals on agenda
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country's ties to China, in the first visit…
Abandoned Chinese coal mines might soon be used for farming
What's the story A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, has proposed the concept of 'underground agriculture' in abandoned coal mine tunnels. The idea was published in the journal China Mining Magazine.
'Trump Power Plant' Coming to Fayette County, the Largest Investment in Its History
UNIONTOWN, Pennsylvania — Scott Dunn did not get a call from Washington. Instead, he received calls from his constituents. The chairman of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners had watched the March announcement like everyone else: a $17…
The Earnings Report That Could Move the Market
In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: What to watch for during Nvidia's report on Wednesday. How Nvidia's report could ripple through the stock market.
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