September 26, 2022

Colombia gov’t agrees to ease tax changes to oil, mining

The government has agreed to back continued royalty deductions in exchange for raising income taxes on extractive industries by 5%.

September 26, 2022

Coal price renaissance: how long can it last?

No one saw coal prices of $400 to $600 per tonne coming, including those in the coal industry.

September 26, 2022

Mega-polluting coal plans clash with Australia’s climate goals

A proposed pipeline of coal mine projects in Australia, the world’s second-biggest exporter of the fuel, are threatening to lock in decades of new carbon emissions.

September 22, 2022

Seabridge, Copper Mountain recognized for mine reclamation work in BC

Seabridge Gold was recognized for its work at the past-producing Johnny Mountain gold mine that operated in the late 1980s.

September 22, 2022

Six injured, building destroyed in blast at JSW coking plant in Poland

The explosion at the Koksownia Przyjazn plant in Dabrowa Gornicza.

September 22, 2022

China has built 14 overseas coal plants since vowing no new ones

The recently or soon-to-be completed plants will emit about 140 million tons of CO2 a year in total.

September 22, 2022

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.

September 22, 2022

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.

September 21, 2022

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.

September 21, 2022

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.