The EU has said it will embargo Russian coal starting this summer.
https://report.az/en/other-countries/eu-to-terminate-russian…
One use for coal is in the making of steel.
Michael Gove to approve UK’s first new coal mine in 30 years
www.cityam.com/michael-gove-to-approve-uks-first-new-coal-mi…
Housing secretary Michael Gove is expected to approve the UK’s first new coal mine in three decades. Tory sources told the Telegraph Gove is supporting plans to open a new colliery in Cumbria to help the country cut its reliance on Russian coal. People close to the matter said Gove, who has until 7 July to make up his mind, will announce his decision by mid-May…The plant, the outlet said, will produce coking coal, but instead of burning at plants, it will be used for steelmaking.
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