Russia: coalmine collapses in Komi Republic

The Intinskaya coalmine located in Russia’s Komi Republic, belonging to a small independent producer Intaugol, has collapsed with one miner staying under debris showing no observable vital signs, a source in emergency services of the republic reported. After collapse of the mine, 191 miners were brought up to the surface. Out of 16 miners that…

Ukraine: state companies not buying coal from Russia

Ukrainian Prime Minister Vladimir Groysman claims that none of the state companies buys coal from Russia. According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers does its best to diversify coal deliveries. “We’re replacing coal with other fuel types, especially anthracite coal, which is now on Ukrainian mines, seized by Russia-supported militants”, he said. (Ukrainian metal)

Kyrgyzstan: Sulukta coal deposit up for sale

Sulukta coal deposit was put up for auction, the State Committee of Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use of Kyrgyzstan reported. The starting price of plot No. 5 (mine shaft 2/8) is $3,800. According to the forecasts, coal reserves at the field are 381,190.5 tons. The local section Vostochniy (parts of mine shaft 6/18) was put…

Ukraine to start buying American coal

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, in the scope of his official visit to the United States, discussed with the U.S. leadership opportunities to enhance the cooperation in the energy sector, particularly possible coal supplies from the state of Pennsylvania to Ukraine. “We continued discussing with Vice President Pence and President Trump our cooperation in the…

Kazakhstan: demand for coal to drop

By 2050 the demand for coal will decrease from 69 million tons to 31 million tons. According to the energy minister Kanat Bozumbayev, this will be the result of the increase in the usage of renewable energy sources. “In the sector of electricity and heating energy generation coal consumption will fall from 50 million tons…