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A United Nations human rights expert said last month Colombia should suspend some Cerrejon operations, citing health and environmental concerns.

Coking coal accounts for 80% of JSW's output, and thermal coal for 20%.

The Top 50 most valuable mining companies added $80.2 billion in market capitalization over the three months to end September.

The Queensland Resources Council stepped up its advocacy against the environment-focused Greens ahead of an election this month in coal-rich Queensland state.

Mining concessions cover just 3% of Colombia's territory.