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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…
May be too late to put coal question on October vote: Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it's too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall. Earlier this month, Alberta musician Corb Lund delivered what he said were more than 200,000 signatures…
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…
Can coal secure India's energy future? Insights from A.K. Balyan
In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra sits down with energy veteran Dr A.K. Balyan to unpack one of India's most critical challenges — securing its energy future. From his leadership at ONGC and Petronet LNG to pioneering…
India dependence on imported thermal coal to remain firm
India's dependence on better quality thermal coal imports to remain firm in the range of 175-190 million tonne by 2030, supported by roughly 50 million tonne of demand from import-dependent coal-based power plants. The import coal dependent power…
India's coal gasification push: A K Balyan explains the reality
In this episode of Energonomics, Richa Mishra speaks to Dr A K Balyan—Chairman & Director, Carmine Energy Pte; former ONGC Director; and former Petronet LNG—on India's 2030 coal gasification mission. From policy gaps and private…
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…
No Outstanding Coal Mining Applications Left in the UK After Council Refusal in Carmarthenshire
After a Welsh council rejected plans to dig for 85,000 tons of coal, the UK has no outstanding proposals for coal mining anywhere in the country. Carmarthenshire council turned down the second application for expanding the open-pit Glan Lash mine…
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…
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