September 21, 2018 Germany’s move to scrap coal is said to boost cost for taxpayers Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plan to close Germany’s remaining coal-fired power stations will drive up subsidies for regions that mine the commodity.
September 21, 2018 Peabody Energy to buy Alabama coal mine for $400 million The transaction involves the purchase of Shoal Creek metallurgical coal mine, preparation plant and supporting assets, excluding legacy liabilities other than reclamation.
September 20, 2018 Canada’s Nova Scotia launches Research Association Nova Scotia’s mining industry has established a new not-for-profit organization to manage its proposed Minerals Play Fairway project.
September 20, 2018 Rio Tinto’s exit from coal pays off, to return $3.2B from sales proceeds to shareholders The fresh round of returns follows Rio’s promise in August to give shareholders up to $7 billion through dividends and share buybacks.
September 19, 2018 Coal exports from top shipper hobbled with miners facing constraints Coal exports from Indonesia will be restrained this year, which could frustrate a plan by the government to ease a burgeoning trade deficit.
September 19, 2018 Poland’s JSW seeks ministry approval to buy Prairie Mining assets – CEO Poland's state-run JSW awaits approval from the Energy Ministry in its bid to acquire the mining assets of Australia's Prairie Mining
September 18, 2018 Indonesia issues new rules for commodity exporters as rupiah slides Indonesia has laid out new rules for commodities exporters to guarantee funding for shipments through Indonesian banks or branches of foreign banks in the country.
September 18, 2018 Eldorado demands $877m from Greece as compensation for permit delays The non-judicial request relates to damages suffered by the company as a result of a longer-than-expected wait for its Skouries project's permits.
September 17, 2018 Britain’s Tamar takes coking coal complaint to Polish PM Tamar Resources wants to reopen the state-owned Krupinski mine in Silesia as a coking coal mine.
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