Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise
Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of coal and relies on it for the majority of its power needs.
Artisanal miners in the Philippines are accused of causing environmental devastation but the miners vow to resist mining reforms announced by President Benigno Aquino.
The Philippine government wants to close thousands of small-scale mines blamed for environmental devastation, but Reynaldo Elejorde insists his chaotic gold-rush mountain town will survive.
