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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mining Once Again Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses. Coal Sales at Record Low

Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.

Feb 25 • 06:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Although coal mining has ended in the Czech Republic, mining is still studied in Ostrava

Coal mining in the Czech Republic has officially ceased, but studies and research related to mining continue in Ostrava.

Feb 24 • 13:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Coal mining in the Czech Republic increased last year, interrupting its long-term decline

Coal mining in the Czech Republic saw a year-on-year increase last year, breaking a long-term trend of decline.

Feb 24 • 12:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Coal production in the Czech Republic increased by two percent last year

Coal production in the Czech Republic saw a two percent increase last year compared to the previous year.

Feb 24 • 10:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Despite planned reduction, coal mining increased last year to 25.6 million tons

Coal mining in the Czech Republic rose to 25.6 million tons last year, an increase of about two percent from the previous year, despite plans for a reduction in mining activities.

Feb 24 • 10:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The mining industry knows it must change. It has a plan

The article discusses initiatives aimed at transforming the mining sector in Poland amidst declining coal demand and the importance of energy stability.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Coal for a Rainy Day. A New Plan for Energy Security

Poland is implementing initiatives to transform its coal industry while addressing energy security and emissions restrictions.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

After the last mine, the last coal washer will also end in Karviná

Karviná is set to see the closure of its last coal washer following the end of operations at its final mine, marking a significant transition in the region's industrial landscape.

Feb 19 • 14:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The crisis in mining shakes the suppliers' industry. Thousands of jobs at risk

The declining demand for coal in Poland is posing significant challenges for the mining suppliers' sector, threatening thousands of jobs while companies call for state support.

Feb 19 • 03:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Reporter of Aktuálně.cz: Why the miners whistled at Pavel. And what they said about Babiš and Juchelka

A report from Aktuálně.cz highlights the emotional reactions of miners in Stonava as they confront the end of coal mining, particularly in response to President Pavel's speech.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Waterfront Sydney houses that sit above Australia's deepest coal mine

A historical transformation of Sydney's inner west reveals the transition from Australia's deepest coal mine to upscale waterfront housing.

Feb 14 • 20:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

After the end comes the clean-up. Where the mines will be filled in, mining cannot be restored

Czech coal mining officially ends after nearly 250 years, but the cleanup and closure of the last operational mine, ČSM, are just beginning.

Feb 14 • 07:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What future for JSW? Tomorrow we will know the miners' decision

Miners are participating in a referendum about JSW, a major coal mining company in Poland, which could have significant implications for the sector and the local economy.

Feb 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The Roaring HDV and after a Night of Four Devil's Half-Breeds." With Coal, Mining Families Depart

The closure of the ČSM Mine in Stonava marks the end of a long-standing tradition of coal mining in Silesian families, who relied on this industry for generations.

Feb 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Havlíček in the Disfavor of the Prime Minister? Babiš Arrived Among Union Members Without Him, Had an Explanation

The end of coal mining and the steel crisis are pressing issues for the Czech heavy industry, highlighted by recent events in Silesia where Prime Minister Babiš attended a miners' mourning event and steelworkers' protest without the Minister of Industry, Karel Havlíček.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: In Cheerful Service for Climate Collapse

The article discusses the Trump administration's promotion of coal mining through the introduction of a mascot, amidst a broader agenda of returning to fossil fuel reliance.

Feb 8 • 16:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"There's still a lot of it in the ground, but the whites of the eyes are also getting misty." Why is no one mining coal anymore?

The last day of coal mining in Czechia marked the end of an era, with the final delivery of coal symbolizing the closure of a traditional industry in the region.

Feb 7 • 14:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

For now, I'm just looking around at the surface, says the miner who brought up the last cart of coal

A miner reflects on his experiences while bringing up the last cart of coal from a coal mine in Czechia.

Feb 7 • 08:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Diver Who Worked on Excavating Korean Remains from the Japanese Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine Dies of Cardiac Arrest

A diver from Taiwan died of cardiac arrest while conducting excavations of remains at the Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine, where many Korean workers perished during Japanese occupation.

Feb 7 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Colombia: Explosion in coal mine, at least 2 dead

An explosion in an illegal coal mine in central Colombia has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, while search and rescue operations continue for four missing miners.

Feb 7 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Two dead in illegal coal mine in Colombia, four still missing after explosion

Two individuals have been confirmed dead in an illegal coal mine explosion in Colombia, with authorities stating that four more are missing and the chances of finding survivors are slim due to high methane levels complicating rescue efforts.

Feb 7 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

23 dead from explosion in illegal coal mine in India

An explosion in an illegal coal mine in India has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people.

Feb 6 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

India: 23 dead from the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya

At least 23 people have died from an explosion at an illegal coal mine in the Indian state of Meghalaya, with recovery operations expected to resume.

Feb 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Meghalaya: Explosion in Coal Mine, 18 Workers Dead

An explosion in an illegal coal mine in the Tashkhai area of Meghalaya resulted in the death of 18 workers, with several others still trapped inside.

Feb 6 • 09:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

VIDEO Explosion in illegal mine in India. At least 18 miners killed

At least 18 miners have died and one is critically injured due to an explosion in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, India, with rescue operations ongoing amid fears that more miners may be trapped underground.

Feb 6 • 07:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Nigerian Court Orders Britain to Pay £420 Million to 21 Coal Miners Killed By Colonial Administration

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 due to actions by colonial authorities.

Feb 6 • 05:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

At least 18 dead in explosion in Indian mine

At least 18 people were killed in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in northeastern India on Thursday, as rescue workers continued searching for others trapped after sunset.

Feb 5 • 18:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

At least 16 people killed in explosion at illegal coal mine in India

At least 16 people died and eight were injured in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, India, with others likely trapped underground.

Feb 5 • 17:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Explosion in Indian mine – at least 18 dead

At least 18 people have died and eight others have been injured in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, northeastern India, according to local police.

Feb 5 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

At least 16 dead and many missing from explosion at illegal coal mine in India

An explosion at an illegal coal mine in India has resulted in at least 16 fatalities and many individuals still unaccounted for.

Feb 5 • 16:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Meet 'Coalie', the Trump administration's mascot for promoting coal mining. "Sickening"

The Trump administration has introduced a cartoon mascot named 'Coalie' to promote coal mining as part of an effort to revive the industry.

Feb 5 • 13:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

This is 'Coalie', the mascot of Trump’s administration for promoting the extraction of the dirtiest fuel

The Trump administration has introduced a cartoon character named 'Coalie' to promote coal mining efforts, as announced by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

Feb 5 • 13:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Calls for more detail on coal mine water releases into reef catchment

A central Queensland conservation group demands greater transparency regarding water releases from coal mines into the Fitzroy Basin, which drains to the Great Barrier Reef.

Feb 4 • 21:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

In the Shadow of the Declining Coal Mining Industry

Poland's coal mining sector is dwindling rapidly, with companies expressing concern over its future despite official plans for gradual closure.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hundreds of coal miners 'anxious' as Eraring coal stalemate continues

Three hundred mining jobs are at risk due to ongoing negotiations between Eraring power station owner Origin Energy and Myuna Colliery amidst a disagreement over contract terms.

Feb 4 • 05:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czechs say goodbye to coal

Czech Republic has decided to end coal mining, affecting the job market and the future of the energy sector, particularly regarding nuclear power plans.

Feb 4 • 03:11 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Listhaug wants to open new coal mines on Svalbard

Sylvi Listhaug advocates for the opening of new coal mines on Svalbard to ensure Norwegian presence and industrial jobs in the area, arguing that the investment is minor compared to national defense spending.

Feb 3 • 21:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel

The Trump administration has introduced a cartoon mascot named 'Coalie' to promote coal mining as part of their energy policy.

Feb 3 • 16:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Listhaug wants to open new mines in Svalbard

Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug aims to resume coal mining in Svalbard to secure Norwegian jobs and presence on the archipelago, emphasizing its importance for European industry.

Feb 3 • 04:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Coal Mining Scam: ED Raids 12 Locations in Bengal, Links to Jharkhand

The Enforcement Directorate conducted significant raids in West Bengal at 12 locations as part of an investigation into money laundering related to illegal coal mining, which also connects to Jharkhand.

Feb 3 • 04:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We are extracting less and less coal. Demand is falling and prices are diving

In 2025, Polish coal mines saw a significant decrease in coal extraction due to falling demand and plummeting prices, according to the Katowice branch of ARP monitoring the coal market.

Feb 2 • 15:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Russian Drone Attacks Bus, 12 Dead, Targeting Miners in Ukraine

A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying coal workers in eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, has resulted in at least 12 fatalities and 8 injuries.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia attacks coal mining company in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for second time in one day

Russian forces have launched a second attack on a coal mining company owned by DTEK in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast within the same day, causing damage to administrative buildings.

Feb 2 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The love affair with coal is dwindling across Europe: the iconic Czech Stonava mine is shutting down

After 250 years, the iconic Stonava coal mine in the Czech Republic will cease operations, leading to numerous layoffs and depopulation in surrounding municipalities bordering Poland.

Feb 2 • 05:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Godspeed and may you prosper. With the closure of the last OKD mine, hard coal mining ends in the Czech Republic

The last machinery at the OKD mine will come to a stop during Saturday's night shift, marking the end of deep coal mining in the Czech Republic after more than 200 years.

Jan 31 • 09:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Czech Republic Closes Last Black Coal Mine

The last Czech black coal mine will close at the end of January, marking the end of over 250 years of deep mining and extinguishing an industry that drove the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe.

Jan 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czechs close the last hard coal mine. The company has presented a transformation plan

Czech mining is about to close the last chapter in its coal extraction history with the planned closure of the ČSM mine in Stonava, marking the end of nearly 250 years of coal mining in the country.

Jan 16 • 12:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"It’s terrible, you must forget it." The last coal from shaft 300215, where mining is coming to an end

The article covers the emotional farewell to coal mining at the Stonava Důl ČSM as miners work to extract the last remnants before the industry ends in early 2026, marking the end of a significant chapter in the region’s history.

Jan 10 • 17:21 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

52 thousand people searching for jobs. Unemployment affects the end of coal mining and the decline of seasonal opportunities

The article discusses the impact of unemployment on the job market in the Czech Republic, particularly focusing on the end of coal mining and seasonal work opportunities.

Jan 10 • 10:45 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South Africa's informal miners fight for their future in coal's twilight

Informal miners in South Africa's coal-rich Mpumalanga province are risking their lives in illegal mines to support communities dependent on coal for electricity.

Jan 7 • 07:36 UTC

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