WCA's Newest Member
Ecoal, Vol. 74, May 2011
The World Coal Association (WCA) recently announced that the China National Coal Association (CNCA) has joined the WCA, becoming the WCA's second new member from China in the past six months.
The CNCA has become an Associate Member of the World Coal Association, joining a strong, global network of national coal associations and other non-profit bodies with an interest in the future of the coal industry.
Fredrick D. Palmer, Chairman of the WCA, welcomed the China National Coal Association, stating: "The World Coal Association provides a global voice for the coal industry. This voice has been strengthened over the past six months by both the CNCA becoming an Associate Member, and China's largest coal producer, the Shenhua Group, joining as a Corporate Member at the end of 2010."
"Their involvement in the WCA gives us valuable insight into the energy and environment challenges in China and the work of the coal industry in meeting them. We very much look forward to working with the CNCA on these important issues and learning from their valuable expertise," he said.
"We will particularly benefit from the appointment of the head of the CNCA, President Wang Xianzheng, as a Senior Advisor to the World Coal Association. His detailed knowledge of the coal industry in China will be invaluable to the WCA and its Members as we strengthen our work in this vital coal producing and using country," continued Mr Palmer.
CNCA President Wang Xianzheng stated: "The China National Coal Association is very pleased to join the World Coal Association and work together on global issues. As the world's biggest coal producing country, China has a vital role to play on global issues impacting the coal industry. CNCA membership of the WCA ensures that we are fully engaged on global issues - and we give WCA knowledge and expertise on the coal industry in China".
