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UNCOVERED: 6 | History Defined

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand

The Guardian - UK

In 1969, US engineers buried an experimental nuclear reactor under a grassy mound in Nebraska; the reactor still lies underground today

In the late 1950s, the United States Atomic Energy Commission built an experimental nuclear power plant near the small town of Hallam, Nebraska, hoping to prove that a sodium-cooled, graphite-moderated reactor could reliably generate electricity for the commercial grid. It never quite worked as planned. Persistent technical failures forced operators…

The Times of India

Coal India, AMNS sign pact for synthesis gas utilisation at Paradip plant

Coal India and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India signed an agreement for a coal gasification project. This collaboration will explore using synthesis gas near the steelmaker's Odisha pellet plant. The project aims to assess technical and commercial feasibility for a new facility. It also involves carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technology…

The Economic Times

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Jharkhand: 11 wagons of coal-laden freight train derails in Palamu district, none injured

Eleven wagons of a coal freight train derailed near Sabvana village in Palamu district. The incident occurred on the Barkakana-Sonnagar section of the East Central Railway division. No injuries were reported following the derailment of the coal-laden train. Railway officials reached the site and began efforts to clear the wagons.…

The Economic Times

Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assets

Coal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle batteries. The companies jointly applied for a lithium extraction license in Chile. Acquisition decisions will follow the license approval process. India seeks to reduce reliance on China-dominated mineral…

The Economic Times

In 2008, Spain began filling 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, the site looked nothing like it once did

A vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation with billions of litres of water over four years. This ambitious project created a lake, beach, and nature trails, repurposing the landscape. The former industrial site now serves…

The Economic Times

History will indeed remember Manmohan Singh kindly as most consequential PM: Sonia Gandhi

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday defended former prime minister Manmohan Singh after the Supreme Court cleared him in the coal block allocation case, calling him a leader of integrity whose record contrasted with the Modi government's functioning. Gandhi accused the BJP of a political "witch-hunt" and said history would…

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Coal train derails in Upper Hunter after runaway locomotive reached 90kmh

A second Pacific National train has run into trouble in the region.

Newcastle Herald

Hindustan Copper eyes Chile mines, plans concentrate sales to Hindalco, Adani

Hindustan Copper plans to sell copper concentrate from acquired mines to Hindalco and Adani. The company is also discussing a joint venture with Chile's Codelco for mining operations. India's mines secretary confirmed discussions for four copper mining blocks from Codelco. Due diligence is ongoing for a potential joint venture with…

The Economic Times

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund hikes stakes in HCL Tech, Coal India and 9 other stocks in July. Check full list

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, the largest active flexicap fund by AUM, raised its stake in HCL Technologies, Coal India and nine other stocks in July. It added 5.76 lakh HCL Tech shares and 10.27 lakh Coal India shares. Among the other holdings, Indraprastha Gas saw the biggest addition, with…

The Economic Times

Technicalities and delegation on HVO and others won't get Hunter coal shift sorted

'Has it occurred to federal Labor MPs to get the technicality sorted?'

Newcastle Herald

In 2008, Spain began filling a 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, it became one of the country’s largest artificial lakes

A vast Spanish coal mine pit was transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous hole with approximately 547 billion litres of water. This process took over four years to complete, creating a new natural habitat. The lake now features a sandy beach and nature trails, earning eco-label…

The Times of India

Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

Medical Daily

Police drop charges against 125 Rising Tide protesters two years after Newcastle port blockade

Climate change activists faced up to two years in prison if convicted over blockade of world’s largest coal port

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Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

More than 100 climate protesters who successfully blockaded coal ships in a large-scale demonstration have had their charges dropped two years later.

Euronews

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

Newcastle Herald

Rising Tide buoyed for 2027 People's Blockade after police drop charges

With 125 matters on the docket, it was expected to be a 'laborious' day in court.

The Economic Times

India cuts energy import dependence to 42%, oil imports still meet 90% of demand: CII-EY

India's primary energy import dependence has decreased to forty-two percent by FY25. Crude oil imports still meet nearly ninety percent of domestic demand. Natural gas import dependence has increased to about fifty percent. Coal import dependence has fallen to around eighteen percent due to production. Energy security requires clean energy…

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The Economic Times

Coal supply remains comfortable despite monsoon: Government

Domestic coal supply for the power sector remained comfortable during July. Total coal stocks reached approximately 148 million tonnes, sufficient for 62 days. Production and despatches saw robust growth, supporting this comfortable supply situation. Coal receipts at thermal power plants also registered significant year-on-year growth. The ministry remains committed to…

The Economic Times

Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt

India's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster mine development and quicker commercial production of coal. Captive and commercial mines have contributed substantially to the nation's coal output recently. Commercial coal mining stands as a key reform under Prime Minister Narendra…

The Economic Times

West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG report

The CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in inadequate compensation payments to tribal people. District officials' inaction led to significant shortfalls in rehabilitation and compensation amounts. Companies failed to pay mandatory solatium and additional compensation as required by…

AAP

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago.

The Economic Times

Vedanta Aluminium shares can rally up to 28%? Why Systematix initiated coverage on the stock

Vedanta Aluminium shares: Systematix Institutional Equities initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 598, implying 28% upside. The brokerage expects earnings growth to be driven by higher volumes, deeper backward integration and strong aluminium demand.

The Times of India

Kyrgyzstan's 2021 water crisis inspired a plan using helicopters to spray coal dust on mountain snow to release water for drought-stricken farms

Kyrgyzstan considered scattering coal dust on snow to accelerate melting during a 2021 water shortage. This idea aimed to increase river flows but carried significant environmental risks. Dark particles absorb more sunlight, causing snow to melt faster, a scientifically proven effect. However, accelerating melt does not guarantee increased usable water…

Newcastle Herald

Health impacts of coal mining on babies to be studied as part of $1m boost

Cancer drug combinations that protect the heart also on agenda.

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