February 12, 2026 Coal will need more than the army to pull off a US revival “I don’t think there is anything the Trump administration can do to help the coal industry recover,” research analyst says.
February 11, 2026 Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal power in boost to industry Under Trump’s directive, the Pentagon’s energy installation office would pursue long-term agreements for that coal power.
February 11, 2026 Exxaro to review boosting dividend as it diversifies from coal Exxaro’s longer-term outlook will depend on working with South Africa’s Transnet to improve logistics.
February 10, 2026 Column: India’s sponge iron boom rides to rescue South African coal Finding bullish exporters of thermal coal has been tricky of late.
February 10, 2026 China could lift coal output this year due to Indonesian curbs Indonesia, the world’s biggest exporter of power station coal, flagged in early January that it’s looking to slash output by nearly a quarter.
February 9, 2026 OSMRE grants nearly $120M to reclaim abandoned US coal mines There are estimated to be as many as 500,000 abandoned coal mines in the United States.
February 6, 2026 How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
February 5, 2026 A years-long push to unite Glencore and Rio fell apart in a day The two companies were locked in merger talks for at least the fourth time.
February 5, 2026 Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal One of the key concerns for Rio Tinto investors is that Glencore is holding out for a big premium.
February 5, 2026 Rio Tinto, Glencore scrap mining mega-merger Deal collapse ends years of on-off talks, despite leadership changes and hopes of creating a copper powerhouse.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
