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Mining industry's $6.3 billion injection into the Hunter economy

The Hunter's mining industry injected $6.3 billion into the Hunter economy in the last financial year, the highest level of expenditure since the 2012-13.

Newcastle Herald

Families seek closure for wartime mine disaster as Japan-Korea relations thaw

On a crisp February morning, four elderly Korean men bowed their heads towards Japan's Seto Inland Sea as the surf lapped near their shoes.

Reuters

Clive Palmer-owned company withdraws appeal against ruling that coalmine would worsen climate crisis

Landmark decision from Queensland land court declared emissions from Waratah Coal project would limit the rights of future generations

The Guardian - AU

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Scots firm's huge investment in coal giant accused of fraud revealed

AN Edinburgh investment company which markets itself as sustainable and sponsors major cultural events in Scotland holds £50 million worth of bonds…

The National (Scotland)

Photos Show the Transformation of Great Britain

A new exhibit at the National Gallery of Art displays how the U.K. changed in the 1970s and '80s.

Reason

Hilltop coal-mining town a tactical prize in Ukraine war

The small coal-mining town of Vuhledar on Ukraine's eastern front line has emerged as a critical hot spot in the fight for Donetsk province

The Independent UK

Condamine farmer Shawn Fresser fears coal seam gas mining under his property could cost him millions

On some of Australia's most valuable agricultural land, farmer Shawn Fresser lies awake at night wondering what the future holds, with a proposal to drill coal seam gas wells under his property.

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The Adani cloud over India

The recent set of allegations have raised questions about the tycoon’s meteoric rise and the role of regulators.

Al Jazeera

Labor’s unlimited use of carbon offsets could lead to rise in emissions, report says

Analysis says land-based carbon offsets lead to more fossil fuel mining and fail to deliver genuine emissions reductions

The Guardian - AU

Warning Glasgow's net zero push must not 'devastate' workers or livelihoods

The council has established a 'Just Transition' group to ensure the problems seen when the city shifted away from coal are not repeated in move to renewable energy.

Glasgow Live

Clive Palmer responds after federal government rejects central Queensland coal mine

A mining magnate says he will take action after the federal government rejected his coal mine project near the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

ABC News

Could this tiny legless lizard stop an Upper Hunter mine expansion? Environment groups say it should

Environmental advocacy groups are ramping up pressure on federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to reject the Mt Pleasant mine expansion near Muswellbrook.

Newcastle Herald

Minerals Council says AGL's 'cheap coal' shows something else is driving power prices

AGL sourcing 'cheap' coal

Newcastle Herald

As the Liberal-National Coalition marks its 100th birthday, will it survive for many more?

This week marks one hundred years of the federal coalition between the Liberal and National parties, the most successful governing partnership in Australian history.

The Conversation

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Liverpool Echo

Stunning pictures of Coalesence, the new installation at Liverpool Cathedral

The free installation will run from February 9 until March 12

The New Daily

‘Next phase’: Australian coal arrives in China, sparking optimism about trade revival

Optimism is building that a spate of trade sanctions imposed on Australian exports by China will be lifted in coming months.

The Independent UK

Australia rejects new coal mine on environmental grounds

Australia has for the first time rejected a coal mining application based on environmental law

ABC News

Rejection of Clive Palmer coal mine will not affect other proposals, federal government says

The Queensland government has rejected a major coal mine proposal under national environmental laws for the first time, but insists that will not affect 18 other projects under review.

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Newcastle Herald

Mayors call for a fair share of coal royalties

The mayors of Singleton and Muswellbrook have called on candidates in the seat of Upper Hunter to commit to the continuation of the Resources for Regions program.

The Conversation

Tanya Plibersek killed off Clive Palmer's coal mine. It's an Australian first – but it may never happen again

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has formally rejected mining magnate Clive Palmer’s proposed Central Queensland Coal Project. Her decision was based on the risk of damage to the Great Barrier Reef, freshwater creeks and groundwater.

AAP

Coal mine rejection not broad precedent, says minister

Tanya Plibersek has defended her decision to block Clive Palmer's proposed coal mine in Queensland on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Conversation

The coal whack-a-mole: getting rid of coal power will make prices fall and demand rise elsewhere

The fight against climate change is full of inconvenient truths. The latest? Coal is going to be harder to get rid of than we had hoped. Every victory like the rejection of Clive Palmer’s proposed Rockhampton coal mine seems to be offset by coal’s gains elsewhere.

Tribune News Service

Coal miners brace for ‘awful spring’ as mild weather crimps demand

The dramatic turnaround of the U.S. coal industry that’s sent share prices soaring and provided a lifeline for miners is running out of steam.

Fortune

Renewables and nuclear can handle almost all new electricity demand in the next few years

The clean energy transition is well underway, but some big outliers remain.

AAP

First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism

Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.

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