Chinese consortium to build Bangladeshi coal-fired power plant

Bangladeshi coal-fired power plant: Bangladesh yesterday signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with a consortium of…

$1trn to be invested in Indian energy sector by 2030, says Minister

As much as $1trn could be invested in the Indian energy sector over the next 15…

Over 1,000 Chinese coal mines face closure in bid to cut over capacity

More than 1,000 Chinese coal mines in Guizhou, Yunnan, Heilongjiang and Jiangxi provinces are to be…

Rosgeo discovers new coal deposits on Sakhalin Island

Russia’s state-run Rosgeo this week announced that it had discovered significant new coal deposits on Sakhalin Island…

Huafen and Rubicon to invest $270m in Far East open-cast coal mine

Far East open-cast coal mine: China’s Huafen and  Russia’s Rubicon are to invest $270 million in a new…

New Siberian coal mine set to boost local economy

New Siberian coal mine: Russia’s largest open-cast coal mine was officially opened in Siberia’s Khakassia Republic…

Doosan cuts deal to build coal-fired power plant for Kazakhstan by Caspian Sea

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co, South Korea’s leading power equipment manufacturer has agreed to build a $308m, 310-megawatt…

Kazakhstan mining investment to reach $30bn by 2017

Kazakhstan mining investment:  Kazakhstan is in the process of drafting a new mining law that will…

Rostec signs coal agreement with Shenhua

Rostec signs coal agreement with Shenhua: Russia’s state-controlled technology and defence concern Rostec has signed an agreement with…

Severstal sells PBS Coals to Canada’s Corsa

Severstal sells PBS Coals: Russian steel and mining conglomerate Severstal has agreed to sell the Pennsylvania-based metallurgical coal…

Work to begin on Sukhodol seaport as coal industry expands

Sukhodol seaport: Work is expected to begin soon on a new seaport in Sukhodol bay  in Primorye in…

Elegest coalfield to get state investment

The Russian government is to spend RUB86bn developing the Elegest coalfield in the Republic of Tyva…

En+ to sell Erchim-Than coal mining operation to Chinese

En+ to sell Erchim-Than: The industrial holding company En+ is in negotiations with unnamed Chinese investors concerning the…

Mechel seeks Asian help with Elga coal operation

Elga coal operation: The debt-laden global mining and metals company Mechel has opened talks with China’s…