china to close 600 coal mines

This can only help Cougar's cause.
http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/china-to-shut-more-than-600-coal-mines
3 September, 2012 Cole Latimer 0comments

China to shut more than 600 coal mines

The decision is reportedly designed to ensure a much safer industry, according to Zee News.

China's State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) stated that it will close around 625 small coal mines.

China still needs some source of fuel to feed their growing demand for electricity so it can't do anything but help Cougar Enaergy and other companies like UCG and CSG