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.

October 19, 2022

South Africa’s EV dream threatens $8.5 billion in climate aid

South Africa is the world’s 13th-biggest source of greenhouse-gas emissions and relies on coal for more than 80% of its electricity. 

October 19, 2022

China to remain a key trade partner for Australia, official says

Australia has been a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

October 19, 2022

Covid in China’s coal hubs crimps supply as winter demand looms

China’s two biggest coal-producing regions have been hit by virus flare-ups and lockdowns that are disrupting supplies and boosting prices.

October 18, 2022

Whitehaven Coal posts 23% drop in output on flood woes

Australia's largest independent coal miner reported managed run-of-mine coal production of 4 million tonnes for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

October 18, 2022

Cheapest path for big methane cuts goes through Australia’s mines

Cutting methane leaks from coal mines is the cheapest way for Australia to significantly reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas, according to a new analysis.

October 18, 2022

Bankers told they can ignore binding fossil-finance restrictions

Efforts to reassure bankers that they can continue to finance oil, gas and even coal, come less than a month before the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

October 17, 2022

South Africa port staff union agrees to pay deal, calls off strike

Mining companies have been particularly hard hit by the strike.