China’s coal phase-out mandate could accelerate clean energy transition by 2045
Implementing a robust mandate to phase out coal power before 2045 could allow China to achieve a “positive tipping point” where clean energy becomes cheaper...
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UK High Court rejects plans for Woodhouse Colliery, halting first deep coal mine in over three decades
The UK’s High Court has overturned plans for the country’s first deep coal mine in over 30 years. Legal action was initiated by two campaign...
U.S. and Canada address Kootenai River pollution concerns with new environmental review
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking action to address long-standing concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups in Idaho regarding water contamination...
Energy Vault and Carbosulcis unveil 100 MW hybrid gravity energy storage system for Sardinian coal mine conversion
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. and Carbosulcis S.p.A. have announced the development of a 100 MW hybrid gravity energy storage system designed for underground mines. This...
Kyrgyzstan extracts over 1 million tons of coal in first half of 2024
In the first half of 2024, Kyrgyzstan extracted more than 1 million tons of coal, according to a meeting held by Acting Minister of Natural...
High Court to decide fate of controversial Whitehaven coal mine amid environmental disputes
A High Court hearing in London is examining the legality of a proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, amid a broader debate on fossil fuel...
Indonesia’s journey: Balancing economic growth, mineral wealth and sustainable development
Indonesia finds itself at a pivotal juncture, balancing significant economic growth driven by mineral exports—particularly nickel and coal—with the urgent need to address environmental challenges...
Coal trade issue of China and Australia hurting Mongolia’s environment
Last year China turned its back on Australian coal; in October, customs officials in China began rejecting shipments of coking coal from Australia. Beijing claimed...
Revaluation of Romania’s enormous mineral wealth
At the level of the National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR) a quantitative, qualitative and value revaluation action is in full swing, for over 700...
Coal sector will have decrease in production this year in EU
The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences has already resulted in a significant decline of coal demand in the EU, forcing many leading local producers...