# India drives global growth in planned coal mining capacity, report says

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- Reuters, 2026-08-13 00:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/india-fuels-global-growth-planned-coal-mining-capacity-report-says-2026-08-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7d0dc9325a7500012a90ad

> India nearly doubled its planned coal mining capacity in 2025, according to a report from Global Energy Monitor. The increase helped drive a worldwide rise in proposed coal mine developments. The report presents India’s expansion as a major factor behind the growth in planned mining capacity globally. It focuses on proposed projects rather than current coal production.