Last summer, the Russian government approved an energy strategy that could see its coal output increase by up to 50% by 2035.

A final decision on rejecting or approving Clive Palmer’s plans is expected within the next 30 days.

Tahltan territory sits on an estimated 50.6 million ounces of gold and 12.5 billion pounds of copper.

Company posted a 34% jump in third-quarter metallurgical coal output.

The decision comes ahead of a byelection for the Upper Hunter seat in the NSW state parliament, in which the future of coal mining in the region is likely to be a key issue.

The Government of Alberta had to issue a new directive on coal exploration in the Rockies after receiving feedback from 25,000 people.