Philippines' top coal miner turns to Japan to cut China reliance

Semirara Mining and Power diversifies export markets

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Semirara Mining and Power faces a challenge in the long-term plan by the Philippines to significantly increase the share of renewable energy in the country's mix of power sources. (Source photos by AP and Getty Images. Logo from Semirara Mining and Power's website)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines' largest coal miner on Thursday said it would make a second "trial shipment" to Japan this month as it pushes to curb its dependence on China.

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