Norway sovereign weath fund divests from 52 coal firms

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World's biggest wealth fund has cut ties with energy and mining companies which derive over 30 per cent of revenues from coal

Norway's sovereign wealth fund announced on Thursday it has now sold its shares in 52 coal-reliant companies, as it acts on a decision last year to divest from coal firms. The news means the wealth...

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