Column: Buoyant coal industry seeks ways to stay in the long-term energy mix

Asia’s coal players gathered this week in Indonesia and the mood was far more upbeat than in past events, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | September 22, 2022 | 8:36 am

Researchers working on smart drone capable of preventing tailings dams failures

US-based engineers are developing new technologies to detect and prevent potential failures of coal waste storage facilities.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2022 | 8:06 am

China has enough coal reserves to last another five decades

Country has sufficient oil to last at least 18 years at current rates of production.

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2022 | 7:55 am

BHP coal mine workers in Australian state set to vote on industrial action

Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will vote on strike action over working conditions and job security.

Reuters | September 21, 2022 | 7:43 am

Seismic device made for extraterrestrial research useful to monitor CO2 levels at mine sites

An ultra-compact seismic device allows for continuous monitoring of carbon reservoirs and the detection of sudden changes that could lead to CO2 leakages.

Staff Writer | September 21, 2022 | 5:24 am

Teck says Elkview outage to cost 1.5 million tonnes in coal production

The Elkview steelmaking coal mine will remain halted for one to two months due to a structural failure of the plant feed conveyor belt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2022 | 3:16 am

China’s spending on Russian energy climbs to record $8.3 billion

The haul for August was 68% higher than a year ago and included a record amount of coal.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2022 | 10:05 am

Coal deal hunters descend on Indonesia as demand peaks

Buyers all over Asia, and some from Europe, flew into Bali to hunt for any coal supply they can secure ahead of winter.

Reuters | September 20, 2022 | 8:06 am

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