October 25, 2022

Europe crisis spurs Botswana $2.5 billion coal-to-liquid revival

Botswana is seeking to secure funding partners for a $2.5 billion plant to produce synthetic fuels from coal.

October 25, 2022

Column: China may solve the LME’s Russian copper problem. But at a price

India also boosting its imports of Russian crude and coal, with both Asian giants taking advantage of the discounts on offer.

October 25, 2022

Australia flags risks to commodities price projections from Ukraine, China

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the boost to revenues from higher employment and commodity prices was likely to be "temporary".

October 25, 2022

Russia ships record volumes of gas and steelmaking coal to China

Coking coal imports from Russia jumped to 2.5 million tons in September, from about 900,000 tons in the same month last year.

October 24, 2022

BHP’s Queensland coal miners union demands better work conditions

The union said 90% of voters supported stoppages of one to six hours, while 94% voted for bans on non-rostered overtime, among other actions.

October 24, 2022

China’s Sept coal output jumps 12.3% on year, hits record daily levels

The average daily output was equivalent to 13 million tonnes, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

October 23, 2022

South32 cuts 2023 coal output view as Appin mine strike bites

South32 said it now expects to produce 7Mt in total coal production for the year to June 2023, compared with its prior forecast of 7.4 Mt.

October 23, 2022

Australia joins pledge to cut methane emissions 30% by 2030

The cheapest way for Australia to reduce methane emissions is to reduce leaks from coal mines, according to a recent analysis.

October 20, 2022

China’s ‘blue sky’ efforts may ease energy crunch and coal rally

Cement factories in the northern industrial hub Hebei are scheduled for a five-month rationing of output.

October 20, 2022

Coal ash pollution affecting lakes for longer than anticipated

Coal ash pollution of surface waters near power plants has been more persistent and widespread than was previously thought.