India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Business category. Published on August 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Business category. Published on August 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand
Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for coal plateaus, according to a new report.
Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, found that India ignited a rise in new coalmine proposals in 2025 despite a global slowdown in the number of mine openings because of falling demand for the fossil fuel.
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