Kyrgyzstan: coal exports to China down in 2025

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported 89,000 tons of coal worth $4 million to China, according to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. This is 52,000 tons (-37%) and $2.66 million (-40%) less than the previous year. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan mined 4.905 million tons of coal. This is 0.435 million tons (+10%)…

Uzbekistan: country explores coal project development in Angren with China Coal participation

Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev led an assessment of the current status of investment projects underway in the city of Angren in Tashkent region. During the visit, the delegation reviewed progress at the Nishbosh coal deposit, where construction and development works were being carried out by Nishbosh komir LLC. Existing challenges were discussed on site,…

Ukraine: Russia bombs coalmine for 6 hours

On the night of December 12, Russia was attacking one of the state coalmines with UAVs for 6 hours. “As a result of some 18 strikes, a fire broke out and two employees were wounded,” the deputy energy minister Roman Andarak said. It took several hours to extinguish the fire. The wounded employees were provided…

Ukraine: only one mine operates in Donetsk region

Only one mine remains operating in the Ukraine-controlled part of Donetsk region. According to the chairman of the Independent Miners’ Union of Ukraine Mykhailo Volynets, the mine faces serious problems due to electricity cut-offs. “Yes, the one and only. This is the Novodonetska mine close to the border with Kharkiv region, where miners extract coal.…