Coal Industry News
A collection of Coal latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
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 has coal reserves for 51 days: Reddy
India currently has around 123 million tonnes of coal reserves, sufficient to meet the country's requirements for about 51 days, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said on Tuesday, ruling out concerns over coal availability despite…
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…
Black lung cases surge to highest levels since 1978 among US coalminers
A new study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has confirmed what miners, their widows and black lung clinic physicians have warned for years: the deadly and preventable disease has returned to levels not seen in…
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…
China's factory-gate price growth quickens as Iran war fuels energy volatility
China's factory-gate price growth accelerated in August, while consumer inflation picked up again, amid volatile energy and commodity costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. The producer price index rose 3.8 per cent year on year last month, up…
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.
Why Central Asia is turning to China for its renewable energy revolution
When President Xi Jinping announced the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the sprawling network of new railways and highways branching out from China across Eurasia was just imaginary lines on a map. This year, the total volume…
'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.
Receive a Daily briefing on Coal Industry News
Get Started