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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war

Source: Al Jazeera August 19, 2026 · 2 hours ago

Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.

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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war

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