Coal

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Anglo American plc has announced that it has entered into a conditional agreement to sell its interests in five undeveloped coal assets in Australia for A$580 million (approximately US$500 million) in cash.

Banpu is to acquire Centennial coal for US$ 2 billion.

Following constructive discussions with the mining industry, Australia's newly appointed prime minister, Julia Gillard, has moved to scrap the controversial Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT), replacing it with a Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).

National Coal Corp. has started construction of Mine 12, which is expected to produce up to 40,000 t of coal per month when completed.

Xcel Energy has started its demonstration plant to showcase the viability of such a hybrid plant.

Scottish Resources Group it to be listed on the London stock exchange in order to raise capital.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change highlight points from the UK June Budget.

Patriot Coal is closing its Harris No. 1 mine a year early due to difficult geological conditions.

Sentry Petroleum has been awarded a large coal tenement in the Eromanga basin, highlighting the potential for the coal seam gas industry in the area.

An explosion at the San Fernando coal mine in Amaga, Antioquia province, Colombia, has killed at least eight miners and trapped over 70 more underground.

Despite significant recent progress towards the promotion of carbon capture and storage technologies, increased cooperation between Government and industry is essential to meet the G8 goal of launching 20 CCS demonstration projects by the end of the year.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced penalties against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the coal ash spill at its Kingston’s plant in 2008.

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky has completed a broad assessment of geologic factors affecting Kentucky’s potential for permanent storage of carbon dioxide. It also addresses the potential use of carbon dioxide for increasing recovery of oil from Kentucky fields.

New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security.