The Deadly Price of China’s Coal Boom

Two fatal disasters highlight enduring problems in the mining industry.

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Liushenyu coal mine explosion kills 82 (worst 15yr), exposing illegal production with 3x actual output. Manager signal: China's green transition delayed by coal economics; watch for supply chain volatility and extended fossil fuel dependence.

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The highlights this week: China is rocked by two fatal mining accidents, a top Chinese cartographer is placed under investigation, and tech giant Tencent prepares to launch a WeChat artificial intelligence agent.

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China Rocked by Fatal Mining Accidents

The Deadly Price of China’s Coal Boom

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