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Forgotten Merseyside coal mine where many workers lost their lives

At least 42 men and children died at the mine which stood for over 160 years

Liverpool Echo · Jul 20, 2022

CBI files charge sheet against 41 in coal pilferage scam in West Bengal

Along with the CBI, Enforcement Directorate is currently probing the scam and has quizzed TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and his wife

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022

3 Coal Mining Stocks to Buy on Blistering-Hot Sentiment

The heightened demand for coal and rising prices due to the global energy crisis aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent Western sanctions have helped the coal mining industry garner bullish investor sentiment over the past few months. Given the industry tailwinds, it could be wise to invest…

StockNews.com · Jul 19, 2022

More than 1,000ha of koala habitat would be cleared for proposed Queensland coalmine

Campaigners warn of ‘disturbing trend’ of proposed mines falling just below the threshold requiring environmental impact statement

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022

BHP to review Qld coalmines after tax hike

BHP says it will review the planned lifespan of its mines in central Queensland after the state government effectively tripled their royalty rates.

AAP · Jul 19, 2022

Trains back on track after floods throw a spanner in the works

Coal supplies are back on track after serious floods at Maitland shut down the Hunter Valley rail network.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2022

Majority of Australia's environment in 'poor' state as Labor blames the Coalition for decade of 'inaction and wilful ignorance'

Climate change, mining, pollution, invasive species and habitat loss are outlined in the five-yearly report that has been released, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek laying the blame squarely at the feet of the previous government.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

Economics of War: Pain for Europe Now, Later for Russia

Across Europe, signs of distress are multiplying as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on. Food banks in Italy are feeding more people. German officials are turning down the air conditioning as they prepare plans to ration natural gas and restart coal plants. A giant utility is asking for a taxpayer…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 18, 2022

Thermal coal above $US400 a tonne as prices of iron ore and other commodities fall

Record thermal coal prices defy falls in other commodities

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2022

Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region

Small island nations call for more action on climate change while pledging unity amid growing geopolitical competition.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2022