India’s Ministry of Coal launched the 10th round of its Commercial Coal Mining auctions on 21 June as it moves to enhance domestic coal production and ensure energy security for the nation. The latest auction round includes 60 blocks, encompassing a diverse range of coking and non-coking coal mines. Among these mines, 24 are fully explored, while 36 are partially…
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China’s National Energy Administration said the country vows to further accelerate the “intelligent construction” of coal mines. The agency encouraged all coal-producing provinces, coal industry management departments, and relevant central enterprises to step up efforts to promote the intelligence transformation of major production processes at coal mines, and to support the stable supply of coal. Additionally, the agency advocated for…
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Coal production in India recently crossed 900 million tons – an unprecedented milestone, setting the stage for the country to hit 1 billion tons by 31 March. The Indian government said that the country has an ample coal stock of around 85 million tons, with domestic coal-based power plants having around 43.28 million tons in reserves. “The sufficient coal stock…
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According to data from ship-tracking firm Kpler, the United States exported more than 32.5 million metric tons of thermal coal in 2023, reported Reuters. The total volumes were the highest since 2018, and were worth more than $5 billion. Full story.
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After nearly two decades, the Dartbrook mine in New South Wales, Australia, will resume operations after Australian Pacific Coal and JV partner Tetra Resources finalized a three-year, US$60 million (A$90 million) funding package with Vitol Asia. The companies said the funding will cover forecast restart capital expenditure at Dartbrook through to first coal and the acquisition of additional mining systems…
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China’s daily coal production increased in June to meet the rising demand from power generators amid record temperatures, reported Reuters. The rebound in production followed a six-month low. Full story.
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After dry and wet runs of the wash plant at the site as well as the integration of the screen with the broader processing facilities, UK development company Contango Holdings confirmed production of washed coking coal beginning 23 May at its flagship Lubu project in Zimbabwe. Officials said coking coal stockpiles have already been established by the Wirtgen surface miner,…
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Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin has confirmed plans by Coronado Global Resources to expand the Buchanan complex in Buchanan and Tazewell counties to increase the mine’s capacity. Read full article.
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The Czech Republic has reversed plans to halt mining in a key black coal region to help the country safeguard its power supply amid high demand, reported Reuters. State-owned OKD will continue its mining activities in the Ostrava-Karviná coal district in northeastern Czech Republic through the end of the year with a possible extension until 2025, according to Finance Minister…
Read MoreThe Colombian Mining Association (ACM) has reportedly verified a year-on-year rise in mining production and exports during the 2021 calendar year and are projecting a 10% increase in mineral output over this year as well. The ACM recently told Reuters that coal production last year totaled 59.6 million tonnes, an increase from 49.3 Mt in 2020. Its data, which consulted…
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