By Aled Blake COAL mining venture Energybuild yesterday said it was in pole position to take advantage of fast-growing China's massive demand for the fuel.

COAL producer Energybuild says it is on target to exceed market expectations for its first full year of trading on the stock exchange.

By James McCarthy COVERED from head to toe in coal dust, men emerge from the cage after travelling up from the bottom of the Tower Colliery pit for the very last time. Tower officially closed in January but since then, more than 20 men have been working to make the site safe.

By Gareth Rogers SOUTH Wales has been hit by a shortage in top quality fuel since the closure of the area's most famous colliery. Coalfields in the region became famous for their anthracite coal, which is the best quality and popular with householders.

By Aled Blake COAL mining venture Energybuild yesterday said rising coal prices put the company in a strong position for the coming year.