Russian coal exports experienced growth in 2022 by attracting Asian buyers with competitive prices, however, they are showing signs of decline in 2023 in the face of rising prices and increasing competition from alternative sources, such as Australia, which could affect its appeal on global markets.

Delays in shipping traffic through the Panama Canal due to the reduction in the daily limit on permitted cargoes prompted coal ships to divert from their normal routes. Coal ships bound for Chile from Colombia avoid the Panama Canal and go around Cape Horn, which could prove cheaper but has an impact on the coal market.

The U.S. Department of Energy announces a $450 million investment to promote the installation of solar systems in Puerto Rico and strengthen the region's energy resilience. This initiative aims to provide increased access to clean, sustainable energy while supporting the island's most vulnerable households.

Vietnam is moving away from coal by 2030, with a planned 50% reduction in its current share of the energy mix, while emphasizing solar power and setting a target of 50% of homes or offices powered by this source by 2030.

16 people killed in a land dispute between tribes in Pakistan over the sharing of coal deposits. Disputes over the distribution of mineral resources are common in the mountainous region of Darra Adam Khel, despite past attempts to resolve them through traditional assemblies.

Alliance Resource Partners, a U.S. coal mining company, has increased shipments to more profitable export markets in the face of weak demand from its domestic customers due to lower natural gas costs.

Australia has closed its oldest coal-fired power station, located about three hours north of Sydney, as part of a dramatic shift to renewable energy. The Liddell power station supplied about 10% of the electricity consumed in New South Wales, the most populous state in Australia.