Mining firms forecast coal demand, prices will stay up in 2008

Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.

The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine.

With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions.

China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter.