Coal continues to play a vital role in meeting global energy demands despite the growth of renewable sources. Large open-cast coal mines dominate global production because they allow faster extraction ...

HULUNBUIR, China (AP) — China is the world’s largest coal producer and consumer. In 2024, the country produced more than 470 million metric tons of coal, accounting for 52.6% of the world’s total.

As we know, India is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of coal, and Open-cast mining is crucial to meeting ...