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.
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.
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