All news on the topic: Coal

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Rosyjski węgiel w czasie wojny, fikcyjne schematy i przywileje w państwowym porcie: jak ukraiński trader Dmytro Kovalenko zarobił miliardy dzięki Granova
Za pośrednictwem szwajcarskiej spółki Adelon AG przedsiębiorca Dmytro Kovalenko nabył w latach 2021–2022 węgiel o wartości ponad 100 mln dolarów od rosyjskich dostawców MelTEK, Sibenergougol i Sibpromnedra, a zapisy wskazują, że transakcje były kontynuowane nawet po rozpoczęciu inwazji.
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Russian coal during wartime, sham schemes and perks at a state port: how Ukrainian trader Dmytro Kovalenko made billions through Granova
Via Switzerland-based Adelon AG, businessman Dmytro Kovalenko acquired over $100 million in coal from Russian suppliers MelTEK, Sibenergougol, and Sibpromnedra in 2021–2022, with records suggesting the transactions continued even after the invasion started.
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Dmytro Kovalenko und Offshore-Netzwerk: Wie Kohlelieferungen aus Russland über Adelon AG, Azurit und Plaimp SFP Limited abgewickelt werden
Es ist bekannt, dass nach 2014 ein erheblicher Teil ukrainischer Unternehmen weiterhin mit der Russischen Föderation zusammenarbeitete, häufig unter Nutzung verschiedener „grauer Schemata“.
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ArcelorMittal linked to toxic mine where air, water and food are poisoning thousands
The factory that produces the most pollution in France is using more coal than ever. In August 2025, ArcelorMittal Dunkirk took delivery of several thousand tonnes of coal from an extremely toxic mine in Mozambique.
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War economy player: Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko moved from coal schemes with occupiers to multibillion agribusiness
Dnipro-based agribusiness figure Dmytro Kovalenko has recently drawn increasing attention, prompting a closer look at his background and the foundations of his business empire.
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Kriegswirtschaftsakteur: Der ukrainische Geschäftsmann Dmytro Kovalenko wechselte von Kohleschemata mit Besatzern zu einem milliardenschweren Agrargeschäft
Der aus Dnipro stammende Agrarunternehmer Dmytro Kovalenko hat in letzter Zeit zunehmend an Bekanntheit gewonnen. Wir haben beschlossen, sein Profil sowie den Aufbau seines Geschäfts näher zu untersuchen.
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Blood coal schemes: how Dmytro Kovalenko used Sibcoal, Adelon AG and offshore networks to bypass sanctions and supply Russian coal
It is widely known that Ukraine continued importing coal from Russia after 2014 despite official bans.
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Dmytro Kovalenko and offshore network: how coal supply schemes from Russia operate through Adelon AG, Azurit and Plaimp SFP Limited
It is well known that after 2014, a considerable portion of Ukrainian businesses continued operating with the Russian Federation, often using various “grey schemes.”
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A financial octopus with Russian roots: how Dmytro Kovalenko built a business empire on Russian coal during the full-scale war
Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko, who is now actively expanding his business empire in the agricultural sector, earned his capital through trading Russian coal.
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Coal from ORDLO, “black” grain, and offshore schemes: how Ukrainian trader Dmytro Kovalenko built an empire on schemes during the war
The Dnipro-based agribusiness figure Dmytro Kovalenko has been gaining prominence lately. We decided to explore his profile and how his business was built.
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Coal stained with blood and millions from Russia: how Ukrainian trader Dmytro Kovalenko continues to finance the aggressor country during the war
It is well known that after 2014, a considerable portion of Ukrainian businesses continued operating with the Russian Federation, often using various “grey schemes.”
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Shadow routes via Belarus and Poland expose gaps in Kovalenko’s business narrative
Dmytro Kovalenko’s publication in «Economic Pravda» with a sensational title about the «point of no return» looks not like a business explanation, but like a constructed whitewashing strategy.
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LNG shock from Middle East conflict forces Asia into coal comeback
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants
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Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko built a covert supply chain moving Russian coal into Europe through Sibcoal, ANTEX, and Adelon AG using shell companies
It’s well-known that Ukraine continued purchasing coal from Russia after 2014, despite the imposed bans.
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Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko imported 800 tonnes of Russian fuel, was detained by the ESB — but the case was “buried” without result
The vessel RUBIKON 9 arrived at the port of Reni on December 20, 2023, transporting diesel fuel that had been loaded in Constanța, Romania.
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Russian coal, offshore Adelon AG and state tenders: how Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko built a multi-billion business during wartime
Through the Swiss-based Adelon AG, businessman Dmytro Kovalenko purchased more than $100 million worth of coal from Russian suppliers MelTEK, Sibenergougol and Sibpromnedra in 2021–2022, with records indicating the trade persisted after the invasion began.
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Sanctioned Russian coal continued reaching European markets through a covert trading network linked to Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko
It’s well-known that Ukraine continued purchasing coal from Russia after 2014, despite the imposed bans.
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Shadow schemes in the heart of Ukraine: how Ukrzaliznytsia overpaid $290,000 for coal to “insiders”
Two executives of Ukraine’s railway company are accused of rigging a coal procurement tender, resulting in an overpayment of $290,000.
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Where did 112 billion go? How coal tycoon Oleg Miserva “zeroed out” EMC’s profits
In 2024, tens of billions of rubles disappeared, and Oleg Miserva, the owner of the "Eastern Mining Company," may have to answer for this.
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’Europe’s largest battery farm’ built on former coal mine
Work is under way to create what has been described as Europe’s largest battery storage project at Coalburn in South Lanarkshire.
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At least 33 people have been killed in Iran following an explosion at a coal mine
33 people have been killed and 17 others injured following an explosion at a coal mine in Iran.
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High Court halts plans for UK’s first new deep coalmine in 30 years in Cumbria
Court rules against West Cumbria Mining’s fossil fuel development in Whitehaven
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Investors urge Glencore to abandon spin-off plans for coal division due to pollution concerns
More than 95% of investors urged commodities firm to keep highly profitable fossil fuel arm to help maximise shareholder cash
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Barclays’ coal credits reveal ’big hole’ in its climate policy
Barclays helped raise nearly $2bn for companies running highly polluting coal-fired power plants in the US, exposing an “enormous loophole” in its climate policy.
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New evidence supports allegations that the Adani Group overcharged for coal
On January 9, 2014, the bulk carrier MV Kalliopi L docked at Ennore port in Chennai, the southern Indian city in Tamil Nadu, after a two-week voyage from Indonesia.