China 's coal consumption is expected to reach 3.89 billion metric tonnes ( mt ) in 2013 , according to the China National Coal Association , an increase from 3.87 billion mt last year . BEIJING, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The forecast was announced at an international event in Beijing hosted by the International Energy Agency and the China Coal Investment Corporation .
China 's coal consumption is expected to reach 3.89 billion metric tonnes ( mt ) in 2013 , according to the China National Coal Association , an increase from 3.87 billion mt last year . The forecast was announced at an international event in Beijing hosted by the International Energy Agency and the China Coal Investment Corporation .