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Chhattisgarh-based SECL achieves 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch for FY 23-24, fastest since its inception

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch for FY 23-24. This is the fastest 100 MT coal dispatch achieved by the company since its inception. Last year the company had dispatched around 85 million tonnes of coal in the…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

Worried economists call for a carbon price, a tax on coal exports, and 'green tariffs' to get Australia on the path to net zero

Australia’s top economists have overwhelmingly backed the reintroduction of the carbon price that helped cut Australia’s emissions between 2012 and 2014.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2023

Dozens of miners killed in fire inside Kazakhstan coal mine

Rescue operation under way to find missing miners after methane explosion at a mine owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023

Former coal-fired power plant being razed to make way for offshore wind electricity connection

A giant smokestack that was part of the landscape for millions of tourists heading to beaches on the southern New Jersey shore is coming down Thursday morning

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

All mines close. How can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?

The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

Coal fires up Queensland's budget surplus

Net debt has shrunk and the budget surplus has boomed, a report into the Queensland government's finances has revealed.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Court asked to reject 'drug dealers defence' for mine approvals

Mt Pleasant will become the largest producing coal mine in Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2023

'World's largest coal port' under threat

North Queensland Bulk Ports challenging Newcastle for coal export title.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2023

Tamil Nadu was the largest producer of lignite in 2022-23, report

Tamil Nadu was the largest producer of lignite in 2022-23, report

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Poland’s climate-friendly coalition warned of obstacles to emissions goals

Energy prices and presidential veto powers among challenges facing parties likely to form government, say analysts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023