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Renewables may see a boost under a Biden presidency – report

Coal, on the other hand, may see darker days.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 27, 2020 | 11:32 am

Australia trims resources revenue outlook on weaker coal, LNG exports

Total earnings from mining and energy exports are forecast to…

Reuters | September 27, 2020 | 9:32 am

China coal mine accident kills 16, Xinhua says

The accident occurred at the Songzao coal mine, which belongs…

Reuters | September 27, 2020 | 8:33 am

Poland to close coal mines by 2049 in deal with unions

Government will implement a gradual closure of the remaining coal…

Reuters | September 25, 2020 | 4:36 am

Poland gets closer to coal phase-out

Polish authorities say agreement with mining unions on a plan…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2020 | 7:16 am

Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months

Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."

Frik Els | July 22, 2020 | 12:25 pm

Stuck with coal pits the world needs, but few want

BHP’s unsuccessful effort over the past year to offload the Mt Arthur coal mine highlights the predicament producers are in.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2020 | 10:06 am

BHP said to rebuff early bids under thermal coal exit plan

Yancoal and Adani are among those to have had approaches for the Mt Arthur mine turned down.

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2020 | 1:05 pm

Anglo sticks to 2020 output goals after Q2 slump

Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.

Reuters | July 16, 2020 | 8:48 am

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

Frik Els | July 15, 2020 | 12:10 pm

Pandemic sharpens focus on US coal’s ESG risks – report

Access to capital issues are becoming increasingly significant for the coal industry.

MINING.com Editor | July 15, 2020 | 12:03 pm

China urges coal miners to boost output for summer season

Country's central state has asked local authorities to build up coal stocks to 600 million tonnes to ensure sufficient supplies and stabilise prices.

Reuters | July 13, 2020 | 8:36 am

Adani Australia chief to step down as coal prices tank

Lucas Dow's resignation comes amid increased pressure on Australia's coal miners.

Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 9:05 am

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Renewables may see a boost under a Biden presidency – report

Australia trims resources revenue outlook on weaker coal, LNG exports

China coal mine accident kills 16, Xinhua says

Poland to close coal mines by 2049 in deal with unions

Poland gets closer to coal phase-out

Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

Stuck with coal pits the world needs, but few want

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