Mechanism behind coal creation may be different than previously thought
Penn State University researchers discovered that organic material eventually becomes coal and produces methane through microbial action.
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Glencore to close Italian zinc operation on power costs
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Hochschild shares tank after Peru nixes key mine extensions
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EPA issues draft underground injection control decision for Florence copper project
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Biden faces tougher sell to Manchin as coal hits 12-year high
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