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Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

China is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar initiative is set to bolster domestic natural gas production while easing its dependence on foreign imports. With PetroChina predicting vast output by 2035, this strategy could position China as…

The Economic Times

India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbook

The Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and food security. Despite domestic coal challenges and technological gaps, India is investing heavily to boost its coal-based chemical production, potentially extending the fossil fuel's demand.

The Economic Times

World built more coal power in 2025 but used less

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, a new analysis shows.

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India's infrastructure output grows 1.7% in April; cement, steel, electricity lift core sectors

India's core infrastructure output saw a 1.7% growth in April 2026. Cement, steel, and electricity production expanded strongly. However, coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and fertilisers experienced contractions. For the full fiscal year 2025-26, cumulative growth reached 2.7%.

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Indonesia tightens state control over exports of vital commodities

Indonesia is tightening control over its globally important natural resources, with new regulations requiring exports of key commodities like palm oil, coal and iron alloys to be handled by state enterprises

The Independent UK

'Not some sort of moral competition': minister backs new coal projects

Tim Ayres thinks new coal and gas projects are not incompatible with Australia's net zero ambitions.

Newcastle Herald

HeadsUp B2B sees Rs 2,500 crore revenue by 2030: Founder

HeadsUp B2B anticipates Rs 2,500 crore revenue by 2030 at current investment levels. Achieving Rs 10,000 crore requires additional funding and strategic investors. The company is enhancing gross margins by adding higher-margin products and services. Expansion into turnkey solutions and new sectors like coal and mining is planned.

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CMB.TECH Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CMB.TECH (NYSE:CMBT) reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with management highlighting higher revenue, reduced leverage, lower financing costs and substantial gains from vessel sales during an earnings call titled “Firing on All Cylinders.” Chief Financial Officer Ludovic Saverys said the compa

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GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activities

Delhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented restrictions, including a ban on coal and firewood in tandoors and limited use of diesel generators.

The Economic Times

High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map

The largest global energy-supply shock in history is causing chaos around the world. Here are the winners and losers.

Fortune

Houses, town water supply sold in mining mega‑deal

A $5.8 billion mega-coal mining deal has all but put a town up for sale, handing the new owner the mines, hundreds of homes and crucial community services.

AAP

Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: Report

While coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material security by reducing dependence on imported coal and natural gas, according to an Observer Research Foundation report.

The Economic Times

5 Powerful Lessons Lord Buddha Taught About Anger and Peace

Among the many spiritual teachers who transformed human thought, Lord Buddha remains one of the most powerful voices of peace, compassion, and inner awakening. His teachings continue guiding millions across the world because they address the deepest struggles of the human mind. Among those struggles, anger remains one of the…

Times Life

Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal mines for £2.9bn

The FTSE 100 commodities giant said it will sell the operations to fellow UK-based miner Dhilmar.

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Digital Camera World

"I wish I’d never taken it"–Aberfan disaster photographer still haunted by his award-winning image

Mel Parry shot the famous image of a police officer carrying a wounded girl after the coal spoil slide in South Wales. He reflects on how the photo still “haunts” him 60 years later

Metal Hammer

German thrash metal, British metalcore and American nu metal: all the best bits from Sonic Temple 2026 day 3

Kreator, Architects and Coal Chamber were some of the highlights on another stellar day of metal

The Guardian - US

The American epoch of oil is collapsing. What comes next could be ugly

China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing result, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock

The Economic Times

Regulator in India's top solar state again blocks 3.2 GW coal power project

Rajasthan's power regulator has again rejected a proposed 3.2 gigawatt coal power project. The regulator wants state utilities to first reassess demand and capacity needs. This decision comes as other Indian states increase coal power purchases to meet rising demand for round-the-clock electricity. India aims for significant non-fossil fuel power…

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In 1878, coal miners working beneath Belgium broke into a fossil chamber: The underground discovery transformed what scientists knew about dinosaurs

Belgian coal miners in 1878 unearthed a remarkable find. Deep underground, they discovered many Iguanodon skeletons. This discovery was significant as it provided more complete specimens than ever before. It allowed scientists to revise their understanding of Iguanodon's biology. The Bernissart fossils changed dinosaur paleontology from theory to fact.

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Mahanadi Coalfields gets govt nod for IPO; Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake

The government approved the listing and disinvestment of Mahanadi Coalfields through an IPO, enabling Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake. MCL may raise fresh capital through multiple routes, marking another major PSU divestment initiative aimed at expanding investor participation in state-owned enterprises.

Euronews

Blocked sunlight and changing clouds: How coal pollution is damaging our solar potential

Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.

The Independent UK

Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers

The Guardian - UK

Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil review – a daughter waits to fulfil her football fan father’s final wish

Dawn Steele stars in Ron Ferguson’s warm-hearted tale of a town whose fortunes are tied to those of its coal mine and local team

The Economic Times

NLC India shares rally 18% to fresh record high after Q4 net profit skyrockets 189% YoY

NLC India shares rose to a record high on Thursday after the company posted a 189% YoY surge in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,394 crore. Revenue rose 32%, and the board recommended a final dividend. The PSU also reported record annual coal production and its highest-ever full-year profit.

The Economic Times

India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats grow

India's major banks are disclosing more climate data but not using it for lending decisions. Physical climate risks like floods and heat are worsening, impacting bank portfolios. Few banks conduct climate stress tests or phase out coal lending. The Reserve Bank of India is providing data but not mandating disclosures.…

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