China produces more coal than anywhere else in the world, fuelling the country’s economic boom. But it comes at a terrible price: the mines are the world’s deadliest, and their environmental impact is catastrophic. Safer - and cleaner - technology exists. But …

…  Vale do Rio Doce, the world’s largest iron-ore producer, plans to start operations at its Brucutu mine in Brazil’s …  mine includes a concentration plant that will direct production to Vale’s usual clients, BNAmericas said. …

…  percent in the first half as energy demand soared in the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Crude and gas output rose to the …  and Reform Commission said Dec. 27. `Favorable Environment’ The Chinese government will adjust gas prices annually, within an …

…  to the NDRC, constantly rising oil prices on the world market have prompted the development of the coal-chemical industry in …  is completed. Coal-chemical projects must meet environmental requirements and those that fail to meet the safety requirements in …

…  air quality permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality clears the way for a $550 million construction project for a …  by the second half of 2008. The anticipated Safford production would yield $880 million a year at Monday’s spot closing price of …

…  process was used to fuel Nazi tanks and airplanes during World War II. At peak production in 1944, Germany had 25 liquefaction plants …  would the country be now?” In an age when environment friendliness can be a key concern, coal-to-gasoline has its …

…  Lake initiative with promise of jobs, but critics say environment will pay heavy cost Beneath the ground at a Birch Lake mining site …  10 years. But the demand is going up and as it increases worldwide, it will again reverse itself. We’re focused on trying to have …

…  serious waste of resources and tardiness in treating environmental pollution remain very serious,” it said. An unnamed commission …  accounting for 70% of its coal production. China, the world’s top producer and consumer of coal, relies on coal for around 70% of its …

…  now target receiving Vietnamese government approval of environmental impact and feasibility studies. A feasibility study performed last …  Mining Corp., the Colorado-based company that is the world’s largest gold producer, holds a stake in Triple Plate Junction’s Pu Sam …