At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China.

Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine.

India's coal production is expected to reach 1.5 billion tons by 2030.

Mansfield Consulting examined 14 potential critical mineral mines and two mine extensions, and found the long-term economic impact of operations over several decades could be nearly C$800 billion ($599bn).

The overall picture for the seaborne thermal coal market in Asia is that supply has risen by enough to offset strong demand by China.

Battery giants are at the forefront of the global energy transition, but on the stock market they’re being outshined by the dirtiest fossil fuel.