August 21, 2019

South32’s South African coal assets sold to Seriti Resources

South32, which spun out of BHP in 2015, has been trying to sell its South African thermal coal operations for almost a year.

August 21, 2019

Canada’s nuclear waste body develops safer fuel containers

Used fuel containers are being coated with copper.

August 20, 2019

BHP hints at selling off energy coal business, again

The Australian mining giant has been rumored to be divesting its thermal coal assets since July.

August 16, 2019

A burning question for coal’s brightest star

Columnist David Fickling asks: If India is such a bright hope for global coal demand, why can’t investors see it?

August 12, 2019

Trump’s top energy regulator invites execs to Coal Country

A summit on “the future of American energy” will be held on Oct. 21.

August 9, 2019

Mothballed Dartbrook coal mine in NSW can restart operations

The mine was placed on care and maintenance in late 2006 because of operational difficulties and lower coal prices.

August 9, 2019

Pakistan’s milewide open air mine shows why coal won’t go away

In Asia, dozens of coal plants have come on line in recent years or are in the planning stages—with a normal lifetime of almost a half-century.

August 8, 2019

Danakali secures financing for power plant at vast potash project in Eritrea

The Colluli potash mine has been deemed “a game changer” for Eritrea’s economy.

July 31, 2019

British Columbia First Nation take a C$124m stake in energy projects

The Tahltan have agreements with a number of mining ventures in their territory and are generally supportive of mining.

July 30, 2019

Fossil-free energy supply gives Sweden edge in green steel race

Sweden’s SSAB is turning to hydrogen as a replacement for coal.