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China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province has claimed 82 lives. This incident marks the nation's deadliest mining accident in 17 years. Officials revised the death toll after initial reports. The government has ordered an investigation and stressed the need for greater safety in…

The Economic Times

China lowers death toll in coal mine disaster to 82

The death toll in the coalmine gas explosion in China has been revised down to 82 but remains the nation 's deadliest mining accident in 15 years.

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Gas explosion at Shanxi coal mine in China leaves scores dead

At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi, the country's deadliest mining accident since at least 2009. The blast took place late on Friday (May 22) at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on…

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Police minister slams climate activists' blockade of Newcastle harbour

Members of Rising Tide prevented coal ships from entering the port on Sunday.

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Quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster

CHINA - Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang's skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least 82 of these workers left her feeling lost and sad.

Bangkok Post

Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say

Chinese local officials say that a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern Shanxi province has killed at least 82 people

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Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years 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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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

AAP

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

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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.

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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.

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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

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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 Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

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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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