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World's Top Coal Exporter Strains to Lift Output as Prices Soar
Indonesia, the world's biggest coal exporter, is failing to tap into soaring prices for the fuel as countries look to offset reduced natural gas supplies from the Persian Gulf. At a conference on Bali that's the highlight of the local industry's…
India Burns Through Coal Stockpiles in Rush to Ease Power Gap
India's power plants are rapidly exhausting coal inventories as generators ramp up production to offset weak hydro and the evening drop-off in solar output, prompting the government to invoke an emergency rule to boost electricity supplies. The…
Coal India Unit SECL Said to Hire Banks for $800 Million IPO
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd., a unit of state-run Coal India Ltd., has hired banks for an initial public offering in Mumbai that could raise as much as $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The coal producer has appointed…
Coal Eyes Set the 2026 MTV VMAs Carpet on Fire
Moody makeup set the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on fire on Sunday night in Los Angeles, where a bevy of artists — including Teyana Taylor, Charli XCX and Sombr — arrived on the carpet with charcoal-coated eyes. The dark shadow, which…
CHINA SAYS U.S. COAL IMPORTS BENEFIT BOTH SIDES AS BEIJING AND WASHINGTON LAUNCH AGRICULTURE WORKING GROUP
China's Commerce Ministry said United States coal imports benefit both the domestic Chinese market and the American coal industry, and called for deeper cooperation between Beijing and Washington in the coal sector, according to statements carried…
Federal government issues emergency order defying Colorado's plan to shut down coal power plant
The tug of war over energy production between several states and the federal government continued Friday when the U.S. Department of Energy renewed an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal-fired power plant operating months after it was scheduled…
No coal shortage now, supply to power plants being increased: Coal Minister
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday stressed that there is no shortage of coal in the country, with the government increasing the supply of coal to coal-fired power plants through more railway rakes. “There is no shortage…
IEX's Indian Coal Exchange applies for licence with Coal Controller Organisation
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) on Monday said its arm, Indian Coal Exchange Ltd, has applied for a licence with the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) — the regulatory authority for coal exchanges. Indian Coal Exchange will be a physical…
Why US coal power keeps declining
Originally published December 18, 2017. Updated September 28, 2026. Coal supplied about 17% of US electricity in 2025, a small fraction of what it once was. Natural gas passed coal as the country's top power source back in 2016, and coal has been…
El Nino effect: India's coal imports may rise in October-December
Lower hydro-power generation due to the El Nino effect leading to deficient rainfall, coupled with more coal burn at thermal power plants (TPPs) owing to higher electricity demand during the evening and night hours, is expected to push up coal…
China, US agree to tariff cuts on US$60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items
China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on US$60 billion (HK$468 billion) worth of goods imported from each other, covering an array of products ranging from US corn to cosmetics, and from Chinese household appliances to…
Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
The West Elk coal mine in Gunnison County is violating methane release limits at nearly four times the permitted rate, according to state compliance notices, adding supercharged greenhouse gases to Colorado's emissions and producing compounds that…
China and U.S. agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, toys
China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, on an array of products ranging from U.S. corn to cosmetics, and from Chinese household appliances to toys. Under the U.S.-China…
US and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, from coal to toys
London (CNN) — The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, deepening efforts to stabilize a frequently testy relationship. The tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and…
WVU Football Announces Date for Popular Annual Theme Game
A WVU footbal l tradition that started in October, 2024 will continue about three years later in Week 6 of this season. Coming off a road trip to Iowa State this coming Saturday, West Virginia will host Arizona in its annual “Coal…
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