Category: coal imports

Australian Government Acknowledges Reports About China Lifting Coal Ban

Australia may soon be able to export coal to China again after the federal government acknowledged the possibility of resuming coal trade relations with its largest trade partner. Following the emergence of reports that Beijing allegedly allowed some state-owned companies to import coal from Australia, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said a resumption of…


Ukraine Bans Export of Liquid Fuel, Gas, and Coal

The government of Ukraine has banned the export of key fuels, according to a resolution published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers. The banned items include liquid fuel and natural gas of Ukrainian origin as well as coal, anthracite, briquettes, pellets, and similar solid fuels derived from coal, except coking coal. The ban…


Global Coal Usage On Pace For Record High, Net Zero Goals Affected

Global coal usage is on track to an all-time high, according to the International Energy Agency, underlining the significance of coal as the main source of energy for economies, emerging and advanced, despite pledges to cut down on fossil fuels. Primarily owing to economic recovery following the pandemic-related restrictions, global power generation from coal is…