Clean coal news
The Coal Authority switches to solar energy for mine water treatment schemes
The switch to solar energy shows the Coal Authority remains committed to driving down environmental and financial costs of mine water treatment schemes.
Solntsevsky coal mine receives visit for Green Coal Cluster
The Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Relations with International Organizations to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals visited production facilities and got acquainted with East Mining Co.’s Green Coal Cluster projects in the Uglegorsk district of the Sakhalin region.
Global CCS Institute membership reaches 100
The Global CCS Institute has announced that its membership now includes 100 organisations.
New report highlights potential of mine energy in achieving UK net zero target
A new white paper published by the Mine Energy Taskforce and Local Energy Hub network has called for greater support for mine energy as a key low carbon heat source in the UK that can contribute to government’s ambition to reach net zero by 2050.
GRI Sector standards launch two proposed new standards
A consultation has launched to gather feedback on two proposed new standards under Global Reporting Initiative’s Sector Program, which will increase transparency within sectors (including coal) by focusing attention on sustainability.
Coal India’s plantation drive improves emissions
Coal India’s plantation drive on over 1300 ha. is likely to push India further towards its net zero emissions goals.
EPA seeks input on proposal to establish regulatory framework for coal combustion residuals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced two proposed regulations – one that applies to the management of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities, and one that revises a portion of the regulations affecting wastewater management from steam electric power plants.
Australian metallurgical coal to continue supporting economies
Australia will continue to be a strong supplier of metallurgical coal over the next couple of decades due to its high quality, according to a report recently released by the Minerals Council of Australia.
DOE awards US$19 million to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded US$19 million for 13 projects to support the production of rare earth elements and critical minerals vital to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.
VGK and BELAZ to develop electric dump truck
VGK and BELAZ have discussed the course of testing of an electric dump truck with a carrying capacity of 220 t and recorded further steps on the project.