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World’s 40%-Plus Dependence on Energy Coal Set to Grow

infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | March 24, 2009 | 6:27 am Energy Coal

According to the Clean Coal Centre, the world’s use of coal for energy is expected to increase over the next 20 years. The demand for coal is increasing at a much faster pace than the demand for oil, gas and other energy sources….more at Mining Weekly