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China mine blast: Death toll rises to 82; Beijing orders crackdown as rescue ops continue — top developments

A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with rescue operations still under way and authorities launching a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities after the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years, AFP reported.

The Times of India

Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province has killed at least 90 people

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Here are some of China's major coal mining disasters this century

A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 90 people, according to state media

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Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister

ON THE GROUND: Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal-mining area, which could send him to Downing Street? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK

At least 90 killed in China coal mine blast

The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine ‌in Shanxi province in northern China has reached 90, the state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills at least 82 in China

Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday.

Euronews

China lowers coal mine explosion death toll to 82

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, state media reported Saturday, revising down from an earlier death toll of at least 90, in the country's biggest mining disaster in more than 15 years.

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China coal mine blast: 90 killed after gas explosion in Shanxi; rescue operations for trapped under way

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has claimed the lives of at least 90 miners. The blast occurred Friday evening, with carbon monoxide levels reportedly exceeding limits prior to the incident. Rescue operations are ongoing as President Xi Jinping has ordered a…

The Times of India

At least 90 killed and dozens trapped underground after coal mine gas explosion in China

The blast in northern China is thought to be the country’s deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade

The Independent UK

Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushengyu coal mine in Shanxi province has claimed eight lives. Thirty-eight workers remain trapped underground following the incident late Friday. President Xi Jinping has ordered comprehensive rescue efforts and a thorough investigation. Premier Li Qiang has also called for accountability and timely information release.

The Economic Times

China suffers deadliest coalmine disaster since 2009

A coalmine gas explosion in China has killed at least 90 people, state media says, in the country's worst mining accident in more than a decade.

AAP

First there were coalmines, then came the windfarms. Why Colombia’s Wayúu people fear Colombia’s green energy boom

In the north of the country, mining has ravaged Indigenous lands and lives for decades. They fear history is repeating as the government’s clean energy transition comes to their doorstep

The Guardian - UK

One Nation says it’s the only party in Australia to question climate science. It should ask itself why

Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refute

The Guardian - AU

Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headache

In the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia is inflating the cost of coking coal imports, intensifying the financial strain. Yet, domestic production is holding its ground. The industry is pivoting towards enhancing operational…

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Economic Times

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

Newcastle Herald

'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.

The Economic Times

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.

MarketBeat

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

The Economic Times

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.

Fortune

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.

AAP

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.

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