Coal's Comeback Kid: India Fuels a Worldwide Uptick in Planned Mining Projects A recent report from Global Energy Monitor highlights a concerning trend: despite waning demand for coal worldwide, new mining projects are on the rise – and it's largely thanks to India.
The country plans to increase coal production by nearly 100 million tonnes by 2025 26, sparking a surge in proposals for new mines in Jharkhand and Odisha.
This development is striking given the global energy landscape.