DOE chief rejects claims coal mine auction rules are unfair

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s energy chief refuted claims of “unfair” coal mine bidding, as Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) had alleged that the rules were designed to exclude it from the auction. “If that’s the implication, [but] it’s the same rules for everyone. If you qualified based on our rules, it’s not because we’re