Policies and Regulation
Satellite Data Suggest Polish Coal Mines Continued Methane Venting Despite EU Ban
Satellite evidence suggests methane venting persisted at several Polish coal mines in 2025 despite an EU-wide ban.
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Industry News
Poland Set to Remain EU’s Last Coal Producer Until 2049 Despite Losses
Poland will continue coal mining until 2049 despite rising losses and EU-wide mine closures.
Industry News
Poland’s central bank plans to boost gold reserves by 150 tonnes amid geopolitical risks
Poland’s central bank plans to raise its gold reserves to 700 tonnes, prioritising financial security over record-high prices.
Industry News
Poland’s Silesia seeks a “just transition” as coal industry enters irreversible decline
Poland’s Silesia is pursuing a slow, socially focused exit from coal as mine closures accelerate and economic disparities widen across the region.
Companies & Organisations
JSW Completes Deepening of Shaft III at Pniówek Mine, Enhancing Safety and Efficiency
JSW has completed the deepening of shaft III at the Pniówek mine, boosting safety, logistics, and long-term operational stability
Policies and Regulation
Poland’s Parliament Approves Bill Facilitating Coal Mine Closures and Compensation for Miners
President Karol Nawrocki, an outspoken advocate for coal, is expected to review the legislation after its passage by parliament. He has previously stated his commitment to "mining, extracting, and developing" coal and…
Industry News
Poland Approves Bill to Support Coal Phaseout and Protect Mining Communities
Poland’s government has approved a bill to ease mine closures and support miners as it accelerates the shift away from coal toward a just energy transition.
Industry News
Polish Government Moves to Cut Copper Mining Taxes and Restructure Coal Sector
Poland plans to reduce taxes on copper mining and enable the phased closure of coal mines as part of a broader economic and energy transition strategy.
Industry News
EU Grants Poland Derogation to Keep Coal Plants Running Until 2028
The EU has approved a temporary derogation allowing Poland to keep coal-fired power plants in its capacity market until 2028, despite rising pressure to accelerate its energy transition.
Industry News
Pakistan and Poland Eye Expanded Cooperation in Energy, Mining, and Agriculture
Pakistan and Poland are seeking to expand cooperation in energy, mining, and agriculture, with ORLEN planning to double its investment in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector.