Government aims to shut down inefficient coal plants by 2030

Coal still accounts for a quarter of the country’s total energy production

Coal resources were replaced by other renewable sources

Environmentalists are lobbying against the Chinese company's application

Government plans to phase out coal in the country by 2038

The government shares its plans for the rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley’s coal mines

Forests around these coal blocks are considered part of the Lemru elephant reserve in India

Experts say solar energy is the brighter investment for companies

The province will continue to require coal to be washed before use

The company’s coal production increased in 2019

Company had allowed operations in certain regions to balance local needs with the shift towards a low-carbon economy

High gypsum content were affecting the plant’s overall storage capacity

Mine stocks have reached record highs due to lower commodity needs

Official asks them to purchase the fossil fuel from CIL instead

The commodity is set to become less commercially viable on higher emission taxes

Developing economies are expected to need major amounts of coal-fueled energy in the future

Law had over 80 votes in its favor

Region seeks to add further coal capacities

Wind and solar projects have been deemed “commercially viable” and the government has withdrawn subsidies and support

Company will increase support to more sustainable projects