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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un visits Cheonseong Youth Coal Mine and says, 'If the country is to survive, coal farming must be done well'

Kim Jong-un emphasized the importance of coal production during his visit to the Cheonseong Youth Coal Mine in North Korea, linking it to the country's survival and economic development.

Mar 16 • 00:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Iran War Brings It Back to the Forefront: The Top 10 Coal Producing Countries in the World

Global energy security concerns are rising due to the escalating war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, leading to a surge in coal production as a substitute for natural gas.

Mar 13 • 03:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Boy Billy Lim Seon-woo makes a comeback as adult Billy in the musical 'Billy Elliot'

The musical 'Billy Elliot,' based on the 2001 film, continues to capture the essence of childhood dreams and the struggle of a young boy against socio-economic challenges in a coal mining community, with its latest production in Korea set to open in April 2024.

Mar 11 • 08:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the situation in the Middle East be favorable for JSW? Experts comment

Experts suggest that the current situation in the Middle East could have positive implications for Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) as it plans to maintain coal production levels while focusing on quality.

Mar 10 • 11:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas instead of brown coal. Poles will pay for the new pillar of energy

Poland plans to transition its energy production from brown coal to gas by developing new gas blocks, which will significantly increase electricity costs for consumers.

Feb 27 • 04:06 UTC
🇵🇱 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

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
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Polish electricity in 2025: the development of renewable energy, the decline of coal, and nuclear energy getting closer

Poland's energy transformation sees renewable energy reach nearly one-third of electricity production in 2025, marking a significant decline in coal dependency.

Feb 18 • 10:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Man from Coal. What Each Year of Donald Trump's Presidency Says About US Policy Goals?

The article discusses Donald Trump's environmental policies, particularly his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and his subsequent actions to increase fossil fuel production.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work

President Trump has signed an executive order to direct the military to purchase coal, aiming to boost domestic coal production and enhance the reliability of the U.S. power grid, but challenges remain in funding and legislation.

Feb 13 • 16:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Coal Power Production Decreased in China Last Year, Despite Growing Energy Needs

China's coal power production dropped by nearly two percent in 2025, even as the country's energy demand increased, according to an AFP report.

Feb 10 • 12:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PGG again needs state aid. Cost-cutting continues

Polska Grupa Górnicza (PGG) requires additional financial support from the government due to declining coal production and market challenges.

Feb 9 • 10:10 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Shanxi, traditionally known for its coal production, has seen renewable energy capacity officially surpass coal-fired generation, symbolizing a significant shift in China's energy strategy.

Feb 4 • 00:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Why is China building so many coal-fired power plants?

Despite a significant increase in solar and wind energy production, China has opened more coal-fired power plants in 2025 than in previous years, with over 50 new facilities launched.

Feb 3 • 18:28 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China planning dozens of plants that use coal instead of oil to make plastics

China has approved over 30 projects to utilize coal for the production of vital raw materials as part of its strategy to decrease dependence on imported oil.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC

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