China coal production falls for first time this century

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Coal production fell 2.1% in 2014 against 2013, with further decreases expected this year, BusinessGreen reports

The impact of China’s clean air and renewable energy policies are beginning to have an impact on the country’s coal industry, according to reports suggesting domestic coal production fell last year.

State media reported on Monday that coal production fell in 2014 for the first time this century, with production totalling 3.5bn tonnes between January and November representing a 2.1% fall on the same period in 2013.

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