January 17, 2020

Germany’s 2019 hard coal imports fell 14.7%

Their prices have increased strongly amid political moves to tighten supply.

January 17, 2020

Solar and wind will end German coal long before Merkel’s deadline

A cocktail of rising renewables, halted investments and soaring carbon emission costs will hasten Germany's coal exit.

January 16, 2020

German carmakers, unions urge more government help for electric shift

The government will discuss how to loosen employment rules to facilitate short-term working hours.

January 16, 2020

Majority of British Columbians recognize importance of metals market – report

Two-thirds of the group reported that mineral exploration and mining industries provide the raw materials required to transition to low carbon technologies.

January 14, 2020

Big coal escapes BlackRock’s new climate plan

The world’s largest asset manager is cutting exposure to thermal coal, but not selling out of the biggest producers, such as Glencore.

January 13, 2020

South Africa’s mining industry calls for action to end power crisis

Analysts say the government needs to procure more generating capacity fast.

January 10, 2020

Commentary: Is a diesel supply shock coming?

New ocean shipping regulations could have a big impact this year.

January 10, 2020

Siemens under green lobby pressure over Australian coal mine

Climate activists and mine opponents are asking the company not to provide a key piece of rail infrastructure to transport coal from the mine.

January 8, 2020

Teck to up coal shipping capacity 50% from BC port

The agreement increases contracted capacity from 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 6 Mtpa with an option for Teck to extend up to 9 Mtpa from Neptune Terminals.

January 7, 2020

BHP looks to India for coal growth as China demand declines

BHP projects Indian steelmaking is on course to grow by 7% per year over the next decade.