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Chinese coking coal rebounds as supply concerns resurface
China's coking coal prices rebounded on Thursday, aided by resurfacing concerns about contracted supply after several mines halted production amid stringent safety inspections following a deadly mine accident in coal-rich Shanxi province. SCROLL TO…
Chinese Coal Disaster to Ripple Through Steel, Power, Chemicals
The Shanxi coal disaster is likely to hit Chinese output in the short term, raising costs for steelmakers, power plants and chemicals manufacturers. The explosion at a coking coal mine that killed at least 82 last week has triggered a wave of…
China's State Council sets up team to investigate Shanxi coal mine explosion
China's State Council has established an investigation team to probe a deadly coal mine blast in north China's Shanxi Province, authorities said on Wednesday. The gas explosion hit the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi at 7:29 p.m. on May 22, resulting…
New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Rajasthan State-owned electricity producer — Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) — has been granted an in-principle approval to clear 1,742.6 hectares in Hasdeo Arand…
Coal gasification push represents structural shift for Coal India, says CMD B Sairam
Coal behemoth Coal India, in pursuit of coal gasification, is making a structural shift from being primarily a coal producer and supplier to a coal-to-chemicals and cleaner fuel integrated energy producer, says its Chairman and Managing Director B…
Exciting Job Openings at Coal India Limited for Management Trainees
Job Alert 2026: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for young job seekers. Coal India Limited (CIL), based in Kolkata, has released an official announcement regarding the recruitment of 276 Management Trainee (Mining) roles in the E-1 grade. The…
Lack of customers forces Bathurst to pause Rotowaro coal mine expansion plans
Plans for a fast-tracked mine expansion in Waikato have paused, because the mine's owners do not know if they can sell the coal. Bathurst Resources said the entire Rotowaro mine - which employs about 200 people - could close after 2030 'if no…
Coal India's OFS subscribed over 8 times on Day 1
Coal India's offer for sale (OFS) through stock exchanges on Wednesday oversubscribed more than 8 times. With this the government has decided to exercise green shoe option. The government is selling over 12.32 crore, or up to 2 per cent stake, in…
Why Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become the World's Biggest Batteries
Repurposing abandoned coal mines as large-scale energy storage facilities presents a compelling blend of engineering and sustainability. These mines, often equipped with existing infrastructure, could host technologies such as gravity storage…
Investigation underway after explosion, fire at Stickney-Cicero border chemical plant
An explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Cicero, Illinois, sent thick smoke into the air on Wednesday afternoon. The situation prompted a response from hazmat crews. Just before 7 p.m., fire crews from several cities rushed to the Koppers Plant…
Exports Of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas-Ten-Year Revolution Has Risks
A liquefied natural gas tanker is moored at aN LNG berth in Kawasaki, Japan. The U.S. has plenty of natural gas. It was burned off for many years in the Permian basin, when liquid crude was favored. But if you freeze the gas, it turns into a…
Mine disaster exposes grim reality facing Chinese workers
The tragic deaths of at least 82 workers in last Friday's gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province has exposed the brutal face of capitalist exploitation in China. Details slowly emerging from official investigations point to…
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Who is Daniel Kretinsky? West Ham's Czech billionaire backing Nuno
West Ham director and major shareholder Daniel Kretinsky is becoming an increasingly influential figure around the club and was the man supposedly at the centre of backing manager Nuno Espirito Santo. After lengthy talks this week, Nuno is set to…
'Better' Isn't Always Enough. Why Smart Leaders Use This Hidden Curve to Decide Who Wins
“Better” doesn't mean “replaced” — real constraints slow every switch you think is obvious. Incumbents stick around because the cost of leaving them is messier than any spreadsheet shows. Don't argue which side…
Earth is hot and getting hotter: UN warns next 5 years likely to smash records
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The…
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