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CoalMin launches largest-ever commercial coal auction of 141 mines

The coal ministry has auctioned close to 64 coal mines to date under commercial auction

5 dead after methane leak at ArcelorMittal coal mine in Kazakhstan

Five people died and four others were hospitalised after a methane gas leak at an ArcelorMittal coal mine in Kazakhstan

Coal India, the producer with no experience in importing supplies

The country's largest domestic supplier has been appointed a quasi-canalising agency for sourcing overseas supplies

Tata Power to buy coal worth Rs 12,000 cr from Indonesian miner in FY23

Related party transaction will require shareholder approval, says Indian company

Reskilling of coal mine workers must for renewable transition: Report

The country needs a strong action plan to reskill coal mine workers in order to protect their interests while making a transition from conventional fuel to renewable energy usage, a report said on Thursday. India's power sector is one of the most diversified ones in the world. The country's thermal power generation by coal accounts for 62 per cent of its total generation capacity, a joint report of EY, SED Fund and FICCI said. It also noted that India has been consistently working at a global level to reduce emission intensity to attain its net-zero target for 2070. "For the transition from conventional to clean fuel-based energy generation, it will be imperative to protect the interests of coal mine workers through a holistic approach, and a strong skill action plan is needed to transition from coal to renewable energy," said the report titled as 'Skill action plan to fuel transition from coal to renewable energy in India'. Somesh Kumar, Partner and Leader, Power & Utilities, EY .

3 people found dead in coal mine mishap in Singareni Collieries

Three people, who were trapped following an accident in a mine of the state-run Singareni Collieries in Peddapalli district of Telangana, were found dead, the organisation said

Brazil's Vale sells coal assets to Jindal's Vulcan Minerals for $270 mn

Vulcan is a private company and part of $18-billion Naveen Jindal Group

Mahanadi Coalfields to set up 50-MW solar plant in Odisha's Sambalpur

The company said this project will reduce carbon dioxide emission by 91,020 tonnes per annum

Coal mine fire in Russia's Siberia kills 14, dozens missing: Report

Authorities said 11 miners were found dead and three rescuers also died later

US bank BNY Mellon cuts ties with Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Australia

The US investment bank is the latest global financial institution to distance itself from the project after a campaign by local indigenous people

Adani group strikes first coal from its Carmichael mine in Australia

The project had faced protests from a section of population with several banks even refusing to fund it.

1 dead, 7 missing after coal and gas outburst in China's Henan mine

One person died and seven others are missing following a coal and gas outburst in a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, local authorities said Saturday.The accident happened at around 5:50 pm on Friday at a coal mine operated by Hebi Coal and Electric Co., Ltd. in Hebi City, Henan, Xinhua reported.Search and rescue efforts are continuing, according to local authorities.

Commercial mine auction: Adani Enterprises wins coal block in Jharkhand

Adani Enterprises won Gondulpara coal mine in Jharkhand on the sixth day of commercial mining auction

JSPL wins back Gare Palma-IV/1 mine on day three of coal auctions

The second and final round of e-auction started on Monday and 12 mines have been offered so far.

16 killed in China coal mine over excess levels of carbon monoxide

Sixteen people trapped in a coal mine in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Sunday were killed due to the presence of excessive levels of carbon monoxide, official media reported.

Thriveni Earthmovers bags Rs 31,428 cr contract to develop NTPC coal mine

Mining company Thriveni Earthmovers has bagged a contract worth Rs 31,428 crore from NTPC to develop and operate Talaipalli coal mine in Chhattisgarh alloted to the state-owned power giant. "Thriveni Earthmovers... a Coimbatore-based mining company, has bagged another mine development and operation contract from NTPC on August 26, with a contract value of Rs 31,428 crore," an official on the condition of anonymity said. Earlier, NTPC had terminated the contracts it had awarded to BGR Mining & Infra for development of its coal mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh over allegations of corruption against senior officials of the private mining company. NTPC had terminated the contracts for development and operation of Chatti-Bariatu coal mine in Jharkhand and Talaipalli coal mine in Chhattisgarh, according to two separate letters dated July 4, 2019 by NTPC. NTPC had awarded mine development and operation contract of the Chatti-Bariatu mine to BGR in November 2017. In the same month, it .

SBI plans policy to lend to coal miners ahead of landmark auctions

Lenders are also wary about sustained demand for coal, which is seen globally as a dirty fuel but is still the biggest source for electricity generation in India.

Coal India urged to enhance allocation to Chhattisgarh industries

State demands higher share of fuel as it accounts for a major chunk of CIL's output, claims it is losing Rs 200 cr a year in revenue as some industries are importing coal

Four-fold compensation for villagers displaced by Gare Palma coal mine

Decision entails an additional burden of Rs 75 cr; earlier compensation was twice the market price of land surrendered

15 killed, 9 injured in coal mine explosion in northern Chinese province

The incident happened on Monday when 35 miners were working underground at the coal mine in Pingyao County when the blast happened, the Shanxi Administration of Coal Mine Safety said.