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Diamonds & Coal: Be prepared to be surprised
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Haji Isam Swoops on Bayan to Create an Indonesian Coal Giant
Indonesian tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad agreed to acquire a major stake in miner PT Bayan Resources, setting the stage for him to become one of the biggest players in the global coal industry. The billionaire, better known as Haji Isam, has been…
U.S. Coal Production Is Trending Lower Year Over Year
Domestic coal prices continued to fall modestly during August, with high inventories more than offsetting summer power demand. Elevated domestic coal inventories and competitive natural gas are likely to result in lower aggregate production this…
China Urges Stable Coal Output as Prices Rise to Three-Year High
China's government urged coal miners to ensure stable production and supply after spot prices for the power-station fuel rallied to the highest level in nearly three years. The National Development and Reform Commission, National Energy…
New Brunswick coal-fired generating station switching to wood pellets
One of Canada's few remaining coal-fired power plants has taken a big step toward completing its transition to using a renewable source of energy. NB Power, the province's Crown-owned utility, announced Thursday it had signed agreements with…
US Is 'Moving In The Right Direction' With Belarus, Says Envoy John Coale
RIGA -- US special envoy John Coale has overseen the release of hundreds of prisoners from Belarus over the past 22 months, including 25 this week. But rights groups say hundreds more remain and have questioned Washington's approach of exchanging…
Govt puts 25 coal blocks on sale in 16th round of commercial auctions
The Coal Ministry Thursday formally inaugurated that sixteenth round of commercial mine auctions putting forth 25 blocks, comprising 21 fully explored and four partially explored mines. The mines are spread across nine-coal bearing states including…
N.B. utility secures wood pellet supply deal to transition only coal power plant - New Brunswick
One of Canada's only coal-fired power plants has taken a big step closer to completing its transition to a renewable power source. New Brunswick's Crown-owned utility says it has signed agreements with Canadian suppliers of sustainably sourced wood…
Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial mine auctions
The Coal Ministry on Thursday launched the 16 round of commercial auctions offering 25 blocks—21 fully explored and four partially explored mines—across nine coal-bearing States. Launching the auction, Minister of State for Coal and…
EPA Repeals Most Power Plant Carbon Standards and Proposes It Has No Authority to Regulate Their Climate Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, Sept. 14, finalized the repeal of most of the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for fossil fuel-fired power plant s, including requirements built around carbon capture and storage. According to the EPA…
US Revokes Limits on Power Plants' Climate Pollution
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 14 that it is repealing limits on climate-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants, the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
Japan's nuclear revival hits setbacks after scandals and accidents
Japan's nuclear revival is facing fresh setbacks after a summer of scandals and regulatory hurdles delayed reactor restarts, threatening the country's plans to expand atomic power as electricity demand and energy costs rise. BloombergNEF expects…
Environment, health groups sue over Trump move to wipe out climate rules for power plants
Environmental and public health-focused organizations are suing the Trump administration over its move to wipe out most climate regulations on coal and gas power plants. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), American Lung Association…
WV especially prone to health, energy bill harm from EPA power plant rule repeal moves
West Virginia's nation-highest reliance on coal-fired energy for electricity has coincided with great environmental and economic costs in the state, whose residents live with some of the country's most burdensome power bills and worst respiratory…
Boosting Mining Productivity: The Role Of AI And Data In India
Discover how new-age technologies like AI and digitalisation are poised to revolutionise India's mining and metals sector, driving productivity, transparency, and global competitiveness. AI and digital technologies are crucial for transforming…
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