Coal

Chinese officials have announced the construction of a huge coal gasification project in the Xinjiang region.

Modun Resources have signed an agreement with the Mongolian government to supply coal briquettes for the next 5 years.

CoalBlue Project democrats have called on the Obama administration to accelerate the development of sustainable coal.

The ACCCE has criticised the Sierra Club for its celebration of the 150th coal plant retirement since 2010.

China has lowered the price of electricity to reflect a drop in the value of coal.

Development of a new coal fired power plant in Indonesia has been postponed amid difficulties acquiring land.

The country’s major power utilities increased their use of coal by 21% year on year.

Patriot Coal has reached a number of agreements that will help the company successfully emerge from bankruptcy.

US electric utilities company is seeking offers for the supply of coal to its generating stations.

Arch Coal announces acquisition of Guffy metallurgical coal reserves from Patriot Coal for US$ 16 million.

The 12 main government-owned ports in India have reported a 44% year-on-year increase of imported thermal coal.

Tiaro Coal is granted coal exploration permits in Queensland, Australia.

International Coal will move its exploration expenditure focus from the Don Juan joint venture to the Consuelo Project in Queensland.

Orpheus Energy has executed an agreement with port operators in Indonesia to secure exclusive barge loading capacity for its coal.

Mozambique coal mine receives ESIA approval, allowing Ncondezi to apply for an environmental permit.