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Regulator in India's top solar state again blocks 3.2 GW coal power project

Rajasthan's power regulator has again rejected a proposed 3.2 gigawatt coal power project. The regulator wants state utilities to first reassess demand and capacity needs. This decision comes as other Indian states increase coal power purchases to meet rising demand for round-the-clock electricity. India aims for significant non-fossil fuel power…

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In 1878, coal miners working beneath Belgium broke into a fossil chamber: The underground discovery transformed what scientists knew about dinosaurs

Belgian coal miners in 1878 unearthed a remarkable find. Deep underground, they discovered many Iguanodon skeletons. This discovery was significant as it provided more complete specimens than ever before. It allowed scientists to revise their understanding of Iguanodon's biology. The Bernissart fossils changed dinosaur paleontology from theory to fact.

The Economic Times

Mahanadi Coalfields gets govt nod for IPO; Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake

The government approved the listing and disinvestment of Mahanadi Coalfields through an IPO, enabling Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake. MCL may raise fresh capital through multiple routes, marking another major PSU divestment initiative aimed at expanding investor participation in state-owned enterprises.

The Economic Times

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Blocked sunlight and changing clouds: How coal pollution is damaging our solar potential

Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.

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Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers

The Independent UK

Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil review – a daughter waits to fulfil her football fan father’s final wish

Dawn Steele stars in Ron Ferguson’s warm-hearted tale of a town whose fortunes are tied to those of its coal mine and local team

The Guardian - UK

NLC India shares rally 18% to fresh record high after Q4 net profit skyrockets 189% YoY

NLC India shares rose to a record high on Thursday after the company posted a 189% YoY surge in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,394 crore. Revenue rose 32%, and the board recommended a final dividend. The PSU also reported record annual coal production and its highest-ever full-year profit.

The Economic Times

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India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats grow

India's major banks are disclosing more climate data but not using it for lending decisions. Physical climate risks like floods and heat are worsening, impacting bank portfolios. Few banks conduct climate stress tests or phase out coal lending. The Reserve Bank of India is providing data but not mandating disclosures.…

The Economic Times

Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul vows 24x7 women mobility, priority action on complaints

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul pledged women's freedom to move anytime, with priority given to their police complaints. She announced CCTV monitoring in civic bodies for transparency and vowed to stop illegal toll plazas, sand extraction, and coal mining. The government will also streamline the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and address…

The Economic Times

Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependence

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasify around 75 million tonnes of coal and attract investments of up to Rs 3 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a Cabinet briefing.

The Economic Times

Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops

The Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower Seed sees the largest absolute increase. Cotton and other oilseeds also receive substantial boosts. MSPs for all notified Kharif crops are set at least 50% above production costs. Common…

The Economic Times

The hidden role of export credit in the energy transition

For most policymakers, export credit agencies (ECAs) are financial tools that boost national companies’ business endeavours abroad. But a recent research project conducted by Philipp Censkowsky, Paul Waidelich, Igor Shishlov, and Bjarne Steffen reveals the profound impact they have on the energy transition. Our study analysed 921 energy-finance deals backed…

The Conversation

Natural Resource Partners Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Natural Resource Partners (NYSE:NRP) said it continued to generate cash despite weaker coal volumes and a severe downturn in soda ash markets, while management reiterated that deleveraging remains the partnership’s central capital allocation priority. On the partnership’s first-quarter 2026 earning

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Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide

Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers across the country.

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Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

MarketBeat

Ramaco Resources Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) executives said the company is using a stronger balance sheet to repurchase shares while continuing to fund metallurgical coal projects and development work tied to its Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals opportunity. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnin

MarketBeat

NACCO Industries Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) reported a stronger first quarter of 2026, with management citing gains in its utility coal mining and contract mining segments as the main drivers of improved profitability. President and Chief Executive Officer J.C. Butler said the company “delivered a strong start to 2

The Economic Times

Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: Experts

India needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve economic self-reliance. Coal gasification converts dry fuel into syngas, an alternative fuel that reduces carbon emissions. Experts highlight its strategic importance for energy security and import substitution. This initiative aims to…

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Babcock Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Babcock (NYSE:BW) reported a sharply stronger first quarter of 2026, with management pointing to rising demand for power generation from utilities, industrial customers and AI data centers as a key driver of growth. Chairman and CEO Kenneth Young said on the company’s earnings call that the quarter

The Economic Times

Railway utilised 98 pc capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights in new corridors: Vaishnaw

Indian Railways achieved 98 percent budget utilization for FY26. New high-speed corridors will significantly cut travel times, making trains the preferred mode over flights. Mumbai to Pune will take 28 minutes, and Delhi to Varanasi just 3 hours and 50 minutes. The railway network has seen extensive electrification and new…

The Economic Times

CIL's April coal auction quantity drops 6% vs March to 30.5 MT

Coal India Limited offered 30.5 million tonnes of coal in April auctions. This marks a slight decrease from March. Global energy prices are high due to West Asia tensions. Power plants are increasing coal use for energy security. Coal India is also allowing buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to…

The Economic Times

Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: Citi

India's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy growth creates challenges for evening and night-time demand. The country needs enhanced transmission and storage infrastructure. Battery storage and flexible thermal generation will be crucial. Delays in capacity additions could lead…

The Economic Times

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increase stake ITC, TCS, HDFC Bank and 14 other stocks in April

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund boosted its holdings in ITC, TCS, and HDFC Bank during April. The fund also increased its stake in fourteen other companies, including Indraprastha Gas and HCL Technologies. Exposure was reduced in Coal India and Power Grid Corporation of India. The fund made a complete exit…

The Conversation

Gas and coal have long tied Japan to Australia. It’s time for a new climate and green industry partnership

There was much warmth on display at the official leaders’ meeting between Australia and Japan on Monday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave his Japanese counterpart Senae Takaichi an AC/DC drum skin signed by the band members, while receiving new vinyl records for his DJ collection. Both leaders famously love…

The Conversation

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash almost as soon as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum debuted it for the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement in…

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