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Government defends coal despite Glencore's shock decision to cap output

An open-cut coal mine in Singleton in the Hunter Valley north of Sydney

An open-cut coal mine in Singleton in the Hunter Valley north of Sydney Source: Getty Images

Under pressure from investors, Glencore - which operates mines across Australia - will limit its output to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


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By Gareth Boreham

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Under pressure from investors, Glencore - which operates mines across Australia - will limit its output to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



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